Name: Keto Mexican Stuffed Peppers for a Healthy Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeds removed; 1 pound ground turkey; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup cauliflower rice; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; salt and pepper to taste; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 small tomato, diced (optional)

Description

Colorful bell peppers filled with seasoned ground turkey, cauliflower rice, and melted cheese for a satisfying low‐carb dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

4 large bell peppers, halved and seeds removed

1 pound ground turkey

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup cauliflower rice

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

salt and pepper to taste

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 small tomato, diced (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish

2. Slice bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant

4. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces

5. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper until evenly coated

6. Mix in cauliflower rice and diced tomato and cook for 3 to 4 minutes

7. Spoon the filling into each pepper half and top with shredded cheese

8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and golden

9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and let rest for a few minutes before serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: baked
Cuisine: mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 pepper halves
Calories: 300
Fat: 18
Carbohydrates: 6
Fiber: 3
Protein: 22

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