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    Published: Nov 8, 2016 · Modified: Nov 4, 2023 by Jennifer Banz· 10 Comments

    Low Carb Stuffed Peppers with Sausage and Cauliflower Rice

    Servings: 4
    |
    Cals: 334
    |
    Fat: 24
    |
    Carbs: 8
    |
    Fiber: 1
    |
    Protein: 18
    |
    Time: 1 hour hr
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    These low carb stuffed peppers are filled with delicious cauliflower rice, sausage, and cheese. The leftovers make great lunches for busy moms too!

    Low Carb Stuffed Peppers

    These Low Carb Stuffed Peppers are really easy to prepare and make for adults and picky eaters.  Simply let the kids eat the filling out of the pepper, or serve them extra filling on its own.  With the cauliflower rice, they are getting a nice dose of yummy veggies!

    I recently visited Kroger to get some things that I forgot during our last trip just a couple of days ago (I'm constantly doing this, anyone else?).  I bought one of those pretty packs of bell peppers.  You know the ones...with the yellow, red, and orange.  I love looking at them in my shopping cart because they are so colorful!  Then I bring them home and i'm like, what an I going to do with these?  And that's when I decided I would make these low carb stuffed peppers!

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    This recipe for low carb stuffed peppers was super easy to make (thats my motto around here), and really delicious!  My kids and adult kid (aka husband) will not eat bell peppers, so instead of serving theirs in the pepper, I just put the filling in a bowl and they eat it up!  I love bell peppers, especially yellow, so more for me, ha! Does anyone else have an extra kid in the form of a husband?

    Cauliflower rice is so easy to make, almost as easy as carb filled rice.  I cut the cauliflower florets off of the head and put them all in my food processor and pulsed it a few times until the cauliflower resembles rice.  I have a Ninja blender that has a separate bowl to use as a food processor.  I love my Ninja blender so much!  I've seen people ooooh and aaaah over Vitamix and Blendtec blenders, but I seriously think the Ninja is just as good, for a fraction of the cost!

    You could also follow my tutorial for Microwave Cauliflower Rice.  I show you how to make your own packs of frozen cauliflower rice.

    cauliflower rice in a food processor

    There is no need to cook the cauliflower rice before putting it in the low carb stuffed peppers...because it will cook in the peppers!  To get the rest of the filling ready, I sautéed my sausage until it was cooked through, and I also cleaned out my peppers.  Instead of cutting them in half, I cut a side off and I removed the seeds.

     

    Low Carb stuffed peppers filling

    I then combined the cauliflower rice, sausage, and 1 cup of cheese in a large bowl and seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.  Spoon the mixture into the peppers and top with more cheese.  I had leftover mixture that I reserved for my kids (and husband).  I covered them with foil, then baked at 350 for 30 minutes.  Then remove the foil and bake for 15 more minutes.

    These low carb stuffed peppers make perfect leftover lunches for the week!

    Another super yummy stuffed pepper recipe you should try is Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed peppers!

    low carb stuffed peppers

    Low Carb Stuffed Peppers with Cauliflower Rice and Sausage

    These low carb stuffed peppers are really easy to prepare and make for adults and picky eaters. Simply let the kids eat the filling out of the pepper, or serve them extra filling on its own. With the cauliflower rice, they are getting a nice dose of yummy veggies!  
    5 from 7 votes
    Course: dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 334
    Author: Jennifer Banz

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    Ingredients

    • 12 oz ground Italian sausage
    • 2 cups riced cauliflower
    • 2 large Bell peppers, any color
    • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
    • Kosher salt and pepper to taste

    Equipment

    • 9x9 Baking Dish

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat the oven to 350F
    • Cook and crumble the sausage in a large skillet until it is no longer pink, about 8 minutes
    • Remove sausage from pan with a slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels
    • Add sausage and cauliflower rice to a large bowl with 1 cup of cheese. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Cut the peppers in half, from stem to bottom, and remove the seeds. Place in a 9x9 baking dish.
    • Spoon the cauliflower mixture into the peppers and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese.
    • Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
    • Remove the foil and continue to bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
    Servings: 4

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 334 | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Fiber: 1g

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :gluten free, Recipe for stuffed peppers

     

     

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    1. Kim Doss says

      November 10, 2023 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      I’ve made this several times and love it. Although every time i forget to cover it, so my peppers are a little crunchier than what they should be, oh well. Love them any way

      Reply
    2. Tom W. says

      July 01, 2019 at 9:17 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe.
      I added some chopped sautéed onions, garlic powder and tomato paste to the mix.
      I used sweet Italian sausage.
      Very moist and flavorful.

      Reply
    3. Shan says

      January 14, 2019 at 7:55 pm

      5 stars
      Beautiful article. Your images and style of writing surely captivates. Now i am getting hungry! Once again, thank you

      Reply
    4. Julie says

      December 03, 2018 at 7:07 pm

      5 stars
      Will make these but would love a nutrition label attached. Thank you.

      Reply
    5. Molly says

      July 23, 2017 at 8:01 am

      5 stars
      Made these last night...FABULOUS! It amazes me that there was nothing bad in them and they tasted so decadent...would actually serve company these delicious peppers!!

      Reply
    6. Lisa Bryan | Downshiftology says

      June 28, 2017 at 7:20 pm

      5 stars
      Stuffed peppers are the best and love that you use cauli rice for a low carb variation. Yum!

      Reply
    7. Jenn - peas and crayons says

      June 28, 2017 at 2:25 pm

      LOVING these low-carb stuffed peppers! My family would adore this recipe for dinner!

      Reply
    8. Candy C says

      June 19, 2017 at 9:45 am

      5 stars
      This was really good, thank you! I did not precook the cauliflower rice and it was just fine. 🙂

      Reply
    9. Pam Rote says

      November 21, 2016 at 7:51 pm

      I just made cauliflower rice for the first time this weekend with cranberry & raisin pretty yummy =) I can see how this would work great in stuffed peppers.

      Reply
    10. Arfa says

      November 16, 2016 at 7:42 am

      OMG this is so tempting. I'd definitely recommend this recipe to my sister so that she cook it for me 😉 Stuffed peppers are always so good to taste.

      Reply

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