Whether you’re cooking for yourself or looking to whip up an easy dish for yourself and someone else, check out these recipes designed for one or two people. These quick and fun recipes are perfect for a healthy, diabetes-friendly meal.

🫑 Grilled Salmon with Veggies

This meal is as simple as it is satisfying. Just season a salmon fillet with lemon, garlic, and herbs, then grill or bake it alongside a medley of your favorite vegetables. This recipe uses zucchini and asparagus, but others, such as bell peppers and cherry tomatoes, can easily be swapped in. This dish takes under 30 minutes from start to finish and provides a good source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

🍆 Eggplant & Tofu Stir-Fry

This easy, plant-based stir-fry is full of flavor and perfect when you’re craving something warm and savory. Roast cubed eggplant and tofu until golden, then toss them in a tangy soy-lime sauce with garlic, ginger, and a hint of sweetness. Serve it over brown rice or quinoa for a satisfying, diabetes-friendly meal. It makes enough for one or two, depending on your appetite!

🌮 Shrimp Taco Lettuce Wraps

For a light, zesty meal that feels like a treat, try these spicy shrimp taco lettuce wraps. The shrimp are quickly marinated with lime juice, chili powder, paprika, and cumin, then sautéed until perfectly cooked. Serve them in crisp butter lettuce cups with creamy avocado, diced tomato, and a drizzle of your favorite sauce or plain Greek yogurt. Fresh, fast, and packed with flavor, this dish is perfect for one or two people.

🍠 Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl

This hearty and colorful bowl is perfect for breakfast, or any time of day! Roast cubes of sweet potato with olive oil and spices like chili powder and paprika, then top with scrambled eggs, black beans, avocado, and your favorite salsa or guacamole. It’s full of fiber and plant-based nutrients, and it reheats well if you make enough for two. 

🍽️ Making Any Recipe a Single-Serving

We hope you enjoy these easier-to-make double-serve recipes. However, any recipe can be tweaked for one by adjusting the amount of ingredients for a single serving. For example, if the serving size is three, only use one-third of each ingredient. Or, to extend the life of a recipe, cook one that serves four people and eat the other servings throughout the week! Remember any recipe you find can be easily adjusted to suit your taste buds.

Summary

Cooking for one or two doesn’t have to be complicated. These quick, healthy, and diabetes-friendly meals are perfect for small portions without sacrificing flavor or nutrition. Whether you’re in the mood for something light like shrimp lettuce wraps or something hearty like a sweet potato bowl, these recipes make it easy to eat well every day.