Making meals for those with special dietary needs can be complicated. With more and more Americans requiring specialized diets, it can be hard to keep track of what’s best for each need.
Meet Publix “Carb Smart” Recipes
Our ever-helpful Aprons team has created dozens of recipes for those who want to have a diet that is developed with diabetic needs in mind.
Carb Smart-designated recipes meet the following criteria, based on guidelines from the American Diabetes Association, the USDA 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and the American Heart Association:
| Type/Course | % of Calories | Sodium (mg) | Trans Fat (g) | Total Carb (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal* | from Total Fat: 35% or less from Saturated Fat: 7% or less (except beef or pork recipes); 10% or less (beef and pork recipes only) |
800mg or less | 0 | 60g or less |
| Entrée | from Total Fat: 35% or lessfrom Saturated Fat: 7% or less (except beef and pork recipes); 10% or less (beef and pork recipes only) |
600mg or less per serving | 0 | 45g or less |
| Appetizer or Side Item | from Total Fat: 35% or lessfrom Saturated Fat: 7% or less (except beef and pork recipes); 10% or less (beef and pork recipes only) |
480mg or less | 0 | 30g or less |
| Dessert | from Total Fat: 35% or lessfrom Saturated Fat: 7% or less |
360mg or less | 0 | 30g or less |
| * A meal includes a serving of meat, poultry, or seafood and a serving of a starch and a fruit or vegetable and uses 2,000 calories per day as a reference level. You may need more or less depending on your individual needs. | ||||
A recipe isn’t any good if it isn’t delicious, though, and our Aprons team doesn’t disappoint! Check out these customer-favorite Carb Smart recipes you can try at home.
Lentil Garden Salad
Loaded with eight fruits and vegetables, a Lentil Garden Salad is the perfect appetizer to start off your meal. This tasty treat is a quick way to fill up, and is great for those hot summer days or cool winter eves.
Nutritional information: Calories (per 1/6 recipe) 160kcal; Fat 0g; Saturated Fat 0g; Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 330mg; Carbohydrates 29g; Fiber 10g; Sugars 5g; Protein 11g; Vitamin A 50%; Vitamin C 50%; Calcium 6%; Iron 25%
Tuna Kabobs with Greek Yogurt Dipping Sauce
For a lighter, grilled meal with lots of flavor, look no further. Great for barbecue days, or even in the kitchen with a skillet, this untraditional take on kabobs will make for a delicious delight.
Nutritional information: Calories (per 1/4 recipe) 360kcal; Fat 11g; Saturated Fat 2g; Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 85mg; Sodium 420mg; Carbohydrates 4g; Fiber 0g; Sugars 3g; Protein 55g; Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 25%; Calcium 8%; Iron 10%
Chicken and Spring Greens Skillet
A convenient one-skillet entrée, this recipe can be ready for you to enjoy in just 30 minutes. 
Balsamic vinegar, garlic, basil, and olive oil work together to bring big taste to this meal.
Nutritional information: Calories (per 1/4 recipe) 320kcal; Fat 11g; Saturated Fat 2g; Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 95mg; Sodium 270mg; Carbohydrates 16g; Fiber 5g; Sugars 7g; Protein 39g; Vitamin A 130%; Vitamin C 150%; Calcium 8%; Iron 20%
Berry Oat Bake
Customizable with your favorite berries, this single-serving dessert will be the talk of your friends and family. Your guests will be trying to figure out the recipe for months to come.
Nutritional information: Calories (per 1/4 recipe) 180kcal; Fat 3.5g; Cholesterol 90mg; Sodium 120mg; Carbohydrates 36g; Fiber 5g; Protein 5g; Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 90%; Calcium 6%; Iron 8%
If there’s another dish you’d like to try, just check out all the Carb Smart recipes available from our Aprons team. Which is your favorite?
*Carb Smart-designated recipes are not meant to provide dietary advice. See your physician and/or a registered dietitian for a personalized meal plan.
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