As a diabetic, I often crave dishes I shouldn't indulge in. However, my mother-in-law, Emine Sultan, believes if I'm going to eat rice, it should be nutritious and delicious. Here's her special stuffed red peppers recipe, perfect for those cheat meal moments!

✨✨🌶Ingredients✨✨:

✨4 red peppers
✨2 medium onions
✨1 carrot
✨½ cup rice
✨Parsley and dill (as desired)
✨2 medium tomatoes
✨1 tsp salt
✨1 tsp turmeric
✨1 tsp black pepper
✨1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
✨4 ladles of chicken broth
✨Optional: Mushrooms✨

Instructions:

1️⃣Preheat the oven to 195°C (383°F).

2️⃣Place the red peppers on a baking tray, drizzle a small amount of oil over them, and roast for 20 minutes.

3️⃣Meanwhile, sauté the onions in oil until they are golden.

4️⃣Add the diced carrot to the onions and cook for a few minutes.

5️⃣Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.

6️⃣Stir in the rice and add 4 ladles of chicken broth.

7️⃣Add salt, turmeric, and black pepper. Cover and cook until the rice is tender.

8️⃣Once the rice is cooked, mix in the parsley and dill to preserve their fresh flavors.

9️⃣Remove the red peppers from the oven, peel off their skins, and cut open their tops to stuff them with the rice mixture.

🔟Top each stuffed pepper with shredded mozzarella cheese.

1️⃣1️⃣Bake in the oven until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

💎Nutritional Benefits:💎

👍Red Peppers: Packed with vitamins A and C, red peppers are great for boosting your immune system and improving eye health.

👍Onions: Rich in antioxidants, onions help reduce inflammation and lower the risk of heart disease.

👍Carrots: High in beta-carotene, carrots are excellent for maintaining good vision and supporting immune function.

👍Rice: A good source of energy, rice provides essential carbohydrates that keep you fueled throughout the day.

👍Parsley and Dill: These herbs are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, promoting overall health and adding a burst of fresh flavor to the dish.

👍Tomatoes: Loaded with lycopene, tomatoes have powerful antioxidant properties that may reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

👍Turmeric: Known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, turmeric can help improve overall health and reduce the risk of various diseases.

👍Chicken Broth: Provides protein and essential minerals, adding depth of flavor to the dish.

👍Mozzarella Cheese: Offers calcium and protein, essential for bone health and muscle function.

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