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Diabetes-Friendly Chicken Fajitas with Bell Peppers – Healthy Recipe

These chicken fajitas are a healthy twist on a classic favorite. Made with lean chicken breast, colorful bell peppers, and onions, they are low in carbs and packed with flavor, making them perfect for a diabetes-friendly meal. Ingredients Chicken breast: 1 pound, sliced into thin strips Bell peppers: 2 (any color), sliced Onion: 1 medium, sliced Olive oil: 2 tablespoons Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon Cumin: 1 teaspoon Chili powder: 1 teaspoon Paprika: ½ teaspoon Salt and pepper: To taste Fresh lime juice: From 1 lime Whole-grain or low-carb tortillas: For serving Fresh cilantro: For garnish Avocado: Sliced, for serving (optional) Instructions Prepare the chicken: In a bowl, toss the sliced chicken breast with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well coated. Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set a...

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Turkey and Brown Rice

These stuffed bell peppers are a delicious and filling option for lunch, combining lean turkey, brown rice, and colorful vegetables. This diabetes-friendly meal is rich in fiber and protein, making it perfect for managing blood sugar levels. Ingredients 4 large bell peppers (any color), 1 lb ground turkey (lean), 1 cup cooked brown rice, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh), 1 small onion diced, 2 cloves garlic minced, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheese (optional), fresh parsley for garnish Instructions Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. In a large skillet, sauté the diced onion and garlic until softened. Add the ground turkey, cooking until browned and cooked through. Stir in the cooked brown rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, mixing well. Remove from heat. Stuff each bell pepper with the turkey and rice mixture, pressing down gen...