Best 2 Low Carb Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipes
If you are following a low-carb diet and craving classic comfort food, look no further. Stuffed bell peppers are quick and easy to make and are the perfect low-carb substitution. Not only can you customize the filling to your liking, these tasty treats are also great for meal prepping because they hold up well in the fridge or freezer. Read on for mouth-watering low-carb stuffed bell pepper recipes that will satisfy your cravings.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
LOW CARB STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
This is a recipe I came while trying to put together a good low carb stuffed pepper. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by ChefTraylee
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat Oven to 375 degrees.
- Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onion softens.
- Add green onions, minced green pepper and saute for about five minutes.
- Set onion, garlic and green pepper mixture aside.
- Brown ground turkey and cook through.
- Add onion, garlic, and green pepper mixture. Also, add diced tomatoes, parsley, italian seasoning, and season salt/blend.
- Mix well and cook another five minutes.
- Stuff mixture inside hollow green peppers.
- Pour reserved tomato liquid in a baking dish and place peppers in dish.
- Top each stuffed pepper with about a tablespoon of pizza sauce.
- Mound each pepper with cheeses.
- Cook in a 375 degree oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.7, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 90.6, Sodium 185.5, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.5, Protein 27.9
LOW CARB/LOW FAT TURKEY STUFFED BELL PEPPERS (ITALIAN STYLE)
I love stuffed peppers and was craving them on my low carb diet. I fooled around a bit and came up with these. I promise, they're so flavorful that you won't even miss the rice. Enjoy!
Provided by TheDancingCook
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- On stovetop in a medium skillet or saucepan, sauté mushroom, onion, celery and garlic in olive oil until veggies are soft; remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl,combine ground turkey, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Add sauté veggie mixture to turkey mixture; mix well.
- Stuff peppers with turkey/veggie mix and place in an ungreased shallow casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, combine undrained tomatoes and tomato sauce; pour over peppers to cover.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and Italian seasonings; cover with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes.
- Uncover, sprinkle with mozzarella and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and browned.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked rice or cauliflower rice.
- If you don't have a meat grinder, you can mince the meat in a food processor.
- Be careful not to overcook the bell peppers, or they will become too soft.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add extra vegetables, such as mushrooms, zucchini, or corn.
- Serve the stuffed bell peppers with your favorite sauce, such as tomato sauce, salsa, or guacamole.
Conclusion:
Low-carb stuffed bell peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all dietary preferences. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a festive dish for a special occasion, low-carb stuffed bell peppers are sure to please.
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