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    Recipes » Keto Dinner Recipes » Easy Stuffed Green Peppers

    Published: Nov 9, 2018 · by: jenniferbanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

    Easy Stuffed Green Peppers

    A new spin on the traditional stuffed green peppers…this healthy low carb recipe uses cauliflower rice, mushrooms, and Italian sausage. The filing is packed with flavor!

    Stuffed Green Peppers

    I definitely remember eating stuffed peppers as a kid.  Actually, I remember eating the filling and then tossing the pepper to the side.  My mom should have made me try it because I would have realized that Stuffed Green Peppers are amazing!

    My version of stuffed peppers are different, but just as delicious.  The ingredients I use for the filling are: cauliflower rice (use frozen to make it easier), Italian sausage, mushrooms, garlic, and Monterey jack cheese (I’m obsessed).

    To start this easy stuffed green peppers recipe, clean the peppers by cutting off the tops and removing the seeds.  Then we need to season the insides of the peppers with salt.

    easy stuffed green peppers

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    After getting that all prepped, we need to start making the filling.    Sauté the Italian sausage until it’s no longer pink, then add in the mushrooms, garlic, and cauliflower rice.  I like to use frozen cauliflower rice.  You can now buy larger bags in the freezer section which I am loving.  I used 3 cups for this recipe.

    Sauté a few minutes more, then you’ll add in the Monterey jack cheese.  I have been using Monterey jack a lot lately, like in my Crustless Quiche and Zucchini Casserole.

    Easy Stuffed Bell peppers

    Now it’s time to start filling the green peppers!  This amount of filling was the perfect amount for 4 good size peppers.  I love it when that happens!

    I like to pack the filling in and smooth down the top.  Then top the peppers with a little more cheese.

    Easy Stuffed Peppers

    Now it is time to bake these beauties in the oven.  Cover the peppers with foil and bake at 350 for about 30 minutes, then we remove the foil and let them bake for 15 minutes more to get the cheese nice and bubbly.

    Stuffed Peppers Recipe

    I hope you all love this Stuffed Green Peppers recipe!

    WHAT TO SERVE WITH STUFFED PEPPERS?

    I found that this paired incredibly well with Blistered Green Beans with Bacon.

    If you like this Stuffed Peppers recipe, be sure to check my Crack Slaw, Keto Chili, Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash, Butternut Squash Noodles, and Easy Oven Baked Ribs!

    Stuffed Peppers Recipe

    Easy Stuffed Green Peppers

    A new spin on the traditional stuffed green peppers...this healthy low carb recipe uses cauliflower rice, mushrooms, and Italian sausage. The filing is packed with flavor!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: gluten free, Recipe for stuffed peppers
    Prep Time: 6 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 6 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 504kcal
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    INGREDIENTS

    • 4 Green Bell Peppers, tops and seeds removed
    • 1 Pound Ground Italian Sausage
    • 1 Cup Chopped Mushrooms
    • 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
    • 3 Cups Riced Cauliflower, Fresh or frozen
    • 1 1/2 Cups Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
    • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
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    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Pre-heat the oven to 350F.  Place the peppers in an 8x8 baking dish and season the insides with salt.  Set aside.
    • Make the filling: In a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Cook and break up the sausage until no longer pink.  Add in the chopped mushrooms, garlic, cauliflower, and 1 cup of the cheese.  Taste the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.  Remove from heat.
    • Using a spoon, fill each green pepper with the filling mixture, packing each one full and smoothing out the top.  Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
    • Cover the peppers with foil and bake in the pre-heated oven for 35 minutes.  When the time is up, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.  Serve.

    WATCH HOW TO MAKE IT

    JENNIFER'S TIPS

    Nutrition Per Stuffed Pepper: 504 calories / 37g fat / 15g carbs / 5g fiber / 29g protein
    • Monterey Jack is my preferred cheese, but you could use cheddar or gouda.
    • If you use fresh cauliflower, the cooking time will remain the same as with the frozen.  You would just need to follow my tutorial for ricing the cauliflower here: Cauliflower Rice.

    NUTRITION

    Calories: 504kcal

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    1. Tanya Barry says

      February 19, 2021 at 8:46 am

      5 stars
      Amazing!!!

      Reply
    2. Paula says

      September 04, 2020 at 12:43 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last night. It was so delicious and my hubby was standing over the dish scraping off the burnt cheese at the bottom. We both agreed this is a keeper. We were so eager to dish it out and try it that I forgot to take a picture. Will add pic when I reheat the leftovers

      Reply
    3. Rosalina M Lobato says

      August 24, 2020 at 5:30 pm

      5 stars
      OMG ! I tried your recipe today. So good. My family love it and requested that I make it atleast once a week. We have been eating healthy for a year now. With my weight loss of 100Lbs, and hubby’s 75 lbs. Even my very picky 15 yr. old grandson loved it.
      Thank you for your recipe. Definitely a keeper.
      Rose

      Reply
    4. joseph says

      November 29, 2018 at 12:15 am

      Awesome ! Very tasty green peppers

      Reply
    5. sarah says

      November 12, 2018 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      I did the cauliflower rice and my family didn’t notice it wasn’t RICE. Awesome!!!

      Reply
    6. Kate Hackworthy says

      November 12, 2018 at 9:45 am

      5 stars
      Such tasty looking stuffed peppers. I love the addition of riced cauliflower.

      Reply

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