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Healthy Unstuffed Peppers (High-Protein, 20 Minutes)

Erin Indahl-Fink
Skip the oven! These healthy unstuffed peppers with cauliflower rice are ready in 20 minutes, packed with 22g protein, and freezer-friendly for meal prep.
5 from 1 vote
Made in 20 minutes, my Healthy Unstuffed Peppers with Cauliflower Rice will be your new go-to healthy weeknight dinner idea. This fantastic unstuffed pepper recipe is great for meal prepping, too!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner/Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 337 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Green bell pepper diced
  • 1 Yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 Tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 (14.5 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 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon 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, chicken, pork or bison.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 379mgPotassium: 519mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 445IUVitamin C: 81mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 3mg
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