Heading to the cottage doesn’t have to mean giving up healthy eating—especially for those managing diabetes. In fact, with a bit of planning, it’s easy to enjoy delicious, satisfying meals that help keep blood sugar in check while still embracing the relaxed, outdoor lifestyle that cottage life is all about.
Whether you’re cooking over a campfire, using a compact kitchen, or firing up the grill, there are many ways to make diabetes-friendly meals that are simple, fresh, and satisfying.
Grilled Fish Sandwich with Spicy Mango Slaw & Yogurt Sauce
25 minutes
This grilled fish sandwich with spicy mango slaw and tangy Greek yogurt sauce is a pescatarian, heart-healthy, and diabetes-friendly meal packed with bold flavour and nutrition. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or summer lunch, it balances lean protein, healthy fats, and fibre-rich ingredients for steady energy and blood sugar support.
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Grilled Portuguese Churrasco Chicken
This spice mixture is so delicious on chicken, but I often use it on salmon and steaks as well.
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Grilled Chicken Burgers with Avocado Slaw & Spicy Yogurt Sauce
25 minutes
These flavourful grilled chicken burgers are topped with zesty avocado slaw and a creamy spicy yogurt sauce, making them a satisfying and well-balanced option for any meal. With a combination of high-protein and diabetic-friendly ingredients, they’re perfect for weeknight dinners or summer grilling.
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Grilled Peanut-Ginger Satay Tofu
1 hour 22 minutes
This vegan, diabetic-friendly, and high-protein Peanut-Ginger Satay Tofu is full of bold flavour and perfect for grilling season. With a creamy, tangy marinade and satisfying char, it’s a plant-based entrée that’s both healthy and crowd-pleasing.
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Marinated Grilled Korean Steak Tacos with Cucumber Salad
53 minutes
This fusion dish combines tender Korean-marinated steak, cucumber salad, and tangy sumac-pickled onions, offering balanced protein, fats, and carbs for a diabetes-friendly meal. Serve on corn tortillas or in lettuce wraps to accommodate dietary needs and maintain blood sugar levels.
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Grilled Fish Tacos
4 hours 30 minutes
Dive into the vibrant flavours of Grilled Fish Tacos, a delicious and diabetes-friendly option that combines the lean protein of white fish with the fresh crunch of mixed cabbage. Perfect for a healthy Mexican-inspired meal, these tacos are not only high in protein but also incorporate whole grain corn tortillas for better blood sugar control.
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Grilled Marinated Veggies
40 minutes
Savour the vibrant flavours of our Grilled Marinated Veggies, a diabetes-friendly dish that combines a medley of freshly grilled vegetables with a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect as a healthy side, a nutritious snack, or a delightful addition to salads and wraps, this recipe offers a delicious way to enjoy your vegetables while managing your blood sugar levels.
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Grilled Dessert Kabobs
20 minutes
Indulge in a delightful and diabetes-friendly treat with these Grilled Fruit Kabobs. Featuring a vibrant mix of strawberries, pineapple, and apple, these kabobs are a sweet and satisfying dessert, perfectly complemented by a creamy yogurt dip.
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