Southwestern Stuffed Bell Peppers (Low Carb) Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 39 mins

Total: 54 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Southwestern Stuffed Bell Peppers (Low Carb) Recipe

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

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Cook and stir onion and garlic in the same skillet over medium heat until tender 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Mix Greek yogurt cilantro lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning together in a bowl; serve over stuffed peppers.

Nutritional Information

Southwestern Stuffed Bell Peppers (Low Carb) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 297

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.7g 56%

Carbohydrates: 24.9g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 7.9g 32%

Sugars: 7g

Fat: 9.8g 15%

Saturated Fat: 2.9g 15%

Cholesterol: 50.8mg 17%

Vitamin A Iu: 634.7IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.8mg 106%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 42%

Vitamin C: 82mg 137%

Folate: 75.3mcg 19%

Calcium: 136.5mg 14%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 66mg 24%

Potassium: 810.6mg 23%

Sodium: 1047.7mg 42%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 25%

Calories From Fat: 88.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.