These cheesy spicy Mexican stuffed bell. Peppers come together in only 20 minutes for a low-carb. Gluten-free and totally delicious weeknight meal. Low Carb Mexican Stuffed Peppers!
Low Carb Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Do I really want to eat these Mexican Stuffed Peppers? Yes, yes I do. And they fit perfectly with this plan. They are awesome since they are low-carb, veggie forward and totally yum. And there is melted cheese so the world can continue to spin. I certainly don’t feel deprived in any way shape or form. And they have a decidedly Mexican flair that puts me in the mood for flip flops!
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These cheesy spicy Mexican stuffed bell. Peppers come together in only 20 minutes for a low-carb. Gluten-free and totally delicious weeknight meal. Low Carb Mexican Stuffed Peppers! Place the peppers, cut side down in a microwave safe baking dish. Add 1 cup water to the baking dish. Cover with a layer of parchment or wax paper. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high until the peppers are just starting to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Microwave Tip: This recipe was tested in a 1200 watt microwave. Adjust cooking times depending on your microwave oven. Yield: lunchLow Carb Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 30 minutes Ingredients
Instructions
Carefully remove cover, drain off water and turn the peppers cut-side up in the baking dish.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon until the meat is browned, about 5 minutes.
Add onion and mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until the mixture is browning along the edge of the pan and the vegetables are softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
Stir in cumin, chili powder, chipotle, salt and cinnamon and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in tomato puree.
Fill the peppers with the meat mixture (about ½ cup per pepper half). Top with cheese, dividing evenly. Microwave the peppers in the baking dish, uncovered until the cheese is melted and the peppers are tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
Serve warm with cilantro on top if desired and…
Enjoy!!!Notes
Once the peppers have been steamed, carefully remove the plastic from the dish of peppers. There will be steam trapped inside, and it’s easy to get burned by it.Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6 Serving Size:
1/2 stuffed peppers
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 247Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 402mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 4gSugar: 2gProtein: 22g
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