Stuffed Bell Peppers

These low-carb stuffed bell peppers are a delightful twist on Greek pasta, packed with savory flavors and healthy ingredients. Topped with feta cheese and fresh herbs, they make for a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Ingredients

• Bell peppers - 2 large (any color)
• Ground turkey or chicken - 250 grams
• Cauliflower rice - 200 grams
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, chopped
• Red onion - 1 small, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Drizzle the insides with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the ground turkey or chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Stir in the cauliflower rice, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped olives, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the mixture is heated through.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in half of the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley.
7. Stuff each bell pepper with the mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in. Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
8. Sprinkle the remaining feta cheese on top of the stuffed peppers.
9. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is slightly golden.
10. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Rich in protein and healthy fats, promoting muscle health and satiety.

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