Healthy Unstuffed Peppers

If you need a really quick, healthy dinner idea, you’ve come to the right place! Made in 20 minutes, my Healthy Unstuffed Peppers with Cauliflower Rice will be your new go-to healthy weeknight dinner idea. This fantastic ONE-skillet unstuffed pepper recipe is great for meal prepping, too!

Made with simple ingredients that you likely already have in your fridge and freezer, this awesome unstuffed peppers recipe is made in just ONE skillet. Ideal for any busy night!

Much like my Healthy Taco Stuffed Peppers recipe, this recipe is super flavorful and easy to make. It has many similar ingredients that a regular stuffed peppers recipe has, but instead of filling peppers and baking them in the oven, all of the ingredients are cooked in ONE skillet.

Not only does this cut down on clean up, it speeds up the cooking process dramatically. Music to everyones ears, especially for a weeknight, right?

Here’s how my simple, delicious ONE Skillet Unstuffed Pepper recipe comes together

Step 1: Start by chopping and sauteing the peppers and onions

It wouldn’t be an unstuffed pepper recipe without peppers, right? I used two bell peppers of different color (green and yellow) along with a yellow onion. You can use any color of peppers you prefer and can find. 

Saute the peppers and onions for 5-7 minutes or until the onion starts to become clear and translucent. Transfer these to a separate bowl.

Step 2: Brown the Ground Beef

In the same skillet that you just used for the peppers and onions, brown the ground beef. Drain off any excess fat that renders.

Next, add back the peppers and onions, the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and spices.

If you haven’t already done so, microwave the cauliflower rice according to package directions.

Step 3: Add the cauliflower rice

Cauliflower rice is a marvelous thing. Many traditional unstuffed pepper recipes call for regular white rice to be cooked in the ground beef mixture. Because we are using cauliflower rice (that has already been pre-cooked in the microwave) we’re shaving off valuable cook time from the traditional recipe (made with white rice).

We also shave off a fair amount of carbs and calories by substituting white rice for rice cauliflower.

Step 4: Simmer together for 5 minutes

Once the cauliflower rice has been added to the rest of the ingredients, simply simmer together for just 5 more minutes. This will help bring all of the flavors together and cook down any unnecessary liquid.

From here, this delicious unstuffed pepper recipe is ready to be served!

What makes this unstuffed pepper recipe healthy?

• Most traditional unstuffed pepper casseroles call for the addition of white rice. We are replacing these carbs and calories with cauliflower rice. A healthy, low-carb option that is filling and satisfying.
• The ground beef is a great source of protein in this recipe. However, if you would prefer to use ground turkey, feel free to do so. Ground beef and ground turkey are both healthy options. You can also use ground bison.
• This recipe is loaded with vegetables! Between the bell peppers, onion, cauliflower rice, diced tomatoes and the tomato sauce, there is lots of fiber, vitamins and minerals. Note on the tomato sauce: be sure to read your labels carefully to make sure there isn’t high-fructose corn syrup.

If you loved this delicious Unstuffed Peppers, then check out some of my other healthy dinner recipes:

• Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
• Healthy Taco Stuffed Peppers
• Cauliflower Shrimp Fried Rice
• Vegetable Beef Stir Fry
• Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
• Tater Tot Casserole with Chicken
• Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet
• Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
• Healthy Chicken Burrito Bowls
• Homemade Taco Seasoning
• Taco Mac and Cheese

Here’s the recipe for my delicious Healthy Unstuffed Peppers:

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Healthy Unstuffed Peppers

Erin Indahl-Fink

If you need a really quick, healthy dinner idea, you’ve come to the right place! Made in 20 minutes, my Healthy Unstuffed Peppers with Cauliflower Rice will be your new go-to healthy weeknight dinner idea. This fantastic ONE-skillet unstuffed pepper recipe is great for meal prepping, too!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dinner/Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 239 kcal

Equipment

• Large Nonstick Skillet

Ingredients

  

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• 1 Green bell pepper diced
• 1 Yellow bell pepper diced
• 1 medium yellow onion diced
• 2 Tbsp. Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1 14.5 oz. can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 10 oz. pkg frozen riced cauliflower, microwaved to package directions
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt

Optional Toppings:

• Chopped cilantro
• Shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

Instructions

 

• Microwave the riced cauliflower according to package directions. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, over medium high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the diced peppers and onion, and saute for 5-7 minutes or until the onions are nearly clear and translucent. Transfer the cooked peppers and onions to a separate bowl.
• In the same skillet, brown the ground beef along with the garlic. Drain off any excess grease. Add back the peppers and onions. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, paprika, pepper and garlic salt. Stir together. Add in the cooked riced cauliflower.
• Stir all the ingredients together and simmer for an additional 5 minutes over medium heat.
• Serve right away while hot. Top with any optional toppings like cilantro or shredded cheese.

Notes

Feel free to substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or bison.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 38gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 596mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

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