Stuffed Mini Peppers

Colorful bites full of flavor. This stuffed pepper recipe can be stuffed with any protein of your choice, which gives you nutrients like iron and protein with the small portion size limiting the fat and calorie content. Plus the nutrients of the sweet bell peppers, which give you a heaping of vitamin C and some vitamin A, protein and fiber with a healthy amount of some calories. Round out the dish with some cheese and your choice of nutrient-dense guacamole and/or salsa.

Total Time

25min

4.3

3 Ratings

Author: StreetSmart Kitchen

Servings:

Ingredients

•

3 cups

Baby Bell Peppers

•

1 cup

Sausages , cooked

•

1/2 cup

Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend

•

to taste

Guacamole

or Salsa

Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

Place Baby Bell Peppers (3 cups) on a cutting board. Slice off one side of each pepper horizontally to make a pepper boat. Discard the seeds.

Stuff each pepper with Sausages (1 cup) and place them on the baking sheet in a single layer.

Sprinkle with Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend (1/2 cup) on top.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cheese melts.

To serve, grab one mini stuffed pepper and dip it into Guacamole (to taste) or salsa, or both! Enjoy!

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

213

FAT

13.9 g

PROTEIN

8.3 g

CARBS

9.3 g