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How to Make Southwestern Stuffed Bell Peppers (Low Carb) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and satisfying low-carb meal? Look no further! These Southwestern stuffed bell peppers are the perfect option for anyone looking to cut back on carbs without sacrificing flavor. Packed with protein, veggies, and delicious Southwestern seasonings, these stuffed bell peppers are sure to become a new favorite in your meal rotation.

Not only are these stuffed bell peppers low in carbs, but they are also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, y...

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Ingredients

  • 3 large green bell peppers - halved, seeded, and membranes removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix, divided
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon taco seasoning mix

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 39 mins
  • Total Time: 54 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook peppers until just soft, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add chicken and 1 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning mix. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes. Chop or shred chicken and transfer to a bowl.
  • Cook and stir onion and garlic in the same skillet over medium heat until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix onion mixture, black beans, tomato sauce, and cauliflower rice into the bowl of chicken. Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning. Fill the bell pepper halves with the chicken mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes. Top chicken mixture with Cheddar cheese and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.
  • Mix Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning together in a bowl; serve over stuffed peppers.

    • Nutrition

    297 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 1048mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 82mg
    • Calcium: 137mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 811mg

    Categories

    Stuffed pepper recipes
    Southwestern recipes
    Low carb recipes