Best 3 Low Carb Stuffed Peppers Recipes
If you're looking for a delicious and healthy low-carb meal, stuffed peppers are a great option. They're easy to make and can be customized with your favorite fillings. Plus, they're a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables into your diet. In this article, we'll provide you with a few tips for making the best low-carb stuffed peppers, as well as a few delicious recipes to get you started.
Here are our top 3 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 STUFFED PEPPERS
Enjoy these traditional savory stuffed peppers without all the extra carbohydrates! My family loves these! You can use any kind of ground sausage, hot or mild, your choice.
Provided by SusieQSanto
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Coat a casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Cook ground sirloin and sausage in a skillet over medium-low heat until browned and crumbly, stirring often, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly. Mix in 3/4 the tomatoes, onion, butter, garlic, oregano, fennel seed, and seasoned pepper. Simmer over low heat until meat mixture comes together, about 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fill bell peppers with meat mixture, alternating with layers of feta cheese and Parmesan cheese. Place stuffed bell peppers side-by-side in the prepared casserole dish; add remaining tomatoes around and under the peppers so they cook up and into the peppers. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 154.1 mg, Fat 35.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 54.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 1315.3 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
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:
- Choose the right peppers. Bell peppers are the most common type of pepper used for stuffed peppers, but you can also use poblano peppers, Anaheim peppers, or even jalapeño peppers if you like spicy food.
- Cook the rice ahead of time. This will save you time when you're assembling the stuffed peppers.
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and nutrients to your stuffed peppers.
- Don't overcook the peppers. The peppers should be tender but still have a little bit of crunch to them.
- Serve the stuffed peppers with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.
Conclusion:
Stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. They're perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a little planning, you can easily make stuffed peppers that are both healthy and delicious.
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