Say Goodbye to High Blood Sugar with the Magic of This Low-Carb Wonder Dish
Introducing our Blood Sugar Friendly Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole! Packed with flavor and easy to make. Just stuff bell peppers with a tasty mix of cauliflower rice and lean ground meat (beef, chicken, or turkey), top with mozzarella cheese, and bake. Enjoy guilt-free at only 250 calories per serving!
Ingredients:
- - 4 large bell peppers (any color) 🫑 (Low glycemic index)
- - 2 cups cauliflower rice 🍚 (Low in carbs, high in fiber)
- - 1 lb lean ground meat (beef, chicken, or turkey) 🥩 (High in protein, low in fat)
- - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀 (Low in lactose, moderate in fat)
- - 1 avocado, sliced 🥑 (Healthy fats, low in carbs)
- - Salt and pepper to taste 🧂 (No added sugar)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). 🌡️
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them in a baking dish. 🫑
3. In a skillet, cook the ground meat until browned. Drain any excess fat. 🥩
4. Add cauliflower rice to the skillet and cook for a few minutes until softened. Season with salt and pepper. 🍚
5. Stuff the bell peppers with the meat and cauliflower rice mixture. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top. 🧀
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. 🔥
7. If desired, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese slightly. Be careful not to burn! 🥵
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. 🕒
9. Garnish with sliced avocado before serving. 🥑
10. Enjoy your delicious and diabetes-friendly stuffed bell pepper casserole! 😋
Here's the approximate Nutritional Information for one serving of the Diabetic-friendly Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole:
- Calories: 250 🥗
- Total Fat: 12g 🥑
- Saturated Fat: 5g 🧀
- Cholesterol: 50mg 🍳
- Sodium: 350mg 🧂
- Total Carbohydrates: 12g 🍚
- Dietary Fiber: 5g 🌱
- Sugars: 5g 🍭
- Protein: 25g 🍗
