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Taco Stuffed Peppers

Taco Stuffed Peppers - A Flavorful Low-Carb Delight

Discover Taco Stuffed Peppers, a healthy low-carb meal bursting with flavor that's easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 4 pieces Bell Peppers Any color
  • to taste teaspoon Kosher Salt
For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil For sautéing
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Can swap with beef or pork
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 can Diced Green Chiles Drained
  • 1 cup Black Beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro Chopped
  • 0.5 cup Salsa Choose your favorite
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Monterey Jack or Mexican blend
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Guacamole Optional
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream Optional

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil, lightly oiled.
  2. Slice the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
  3. Place cut-side up on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until slightly tender.
  4. In a skillet, heat avocado oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  5. Add ground chicken and cook until no longer pink. Season with chili powder, cumin, black pepper, and salt.
  6. Stir in black beans, corn, green chiles, cilantro, and salsa. Simmer for 5 minutes to combine flavors.
  7. Remove baked peppers, drain moisture, and fill them with chicken mixture. Return to oven for 10 minutes.
  8. Top with shredded cheese, switch to broil, and cook for about 5 more minutes until cheese is melted.
  9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.

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