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Low Carb Diabetic Stuffed Peppers Recipe

An easy delicious Low Carb diabetic stuffed peppers recipe.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 439 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Green Bell peppers
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cup riced cauliflower
  • 1 small onion- finely chopped
  • 16 ounce can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Plus seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp Worchestershire sauce
  • 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese - grated
  • 1 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese - grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (125 degrees C)
  • Cut the tops off of the peppers and set them aside, discard the stem.
  • Remove and discard seeds,
  • Chop enough of the pepper tops to make 1/3 cup.
  • In a large pot, bring water to a boil. (enough water to cover peppers)
  • Submerge the peppers in the boiling water and allow them to continue boiling for approximately 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove the peppers from the boiling water and drain well.
  • Sprinkle the inside of the peppers with salt and set aside.
  • In a saute pan, brown the ground beef, chopped onion and chopped peppers.
  • Drain off any excess fat and add the diced tomatoes.
  • Stir in the cauliflower rice, water, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and garlic plus seasoning
  • Bring to a boil and then remove from the heat.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Mix the remaining cheese in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Place the peppers in an 8 by 8 inch baking dish.
  • Divide the mixture between the four peppers, packing tightly.
  • Bake in the middle rack of the oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove them from the oven and divide up the remaining grated cheeses between the four peppers. (place on the tops)
  • Return to the oven for another 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
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