Low Carb Cheesy Rice Stuffed Peppers

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  • prep time

    prep time

    8 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    20 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    28 min

Low Carb Cheesy Rice Stuffed Peppers

These stuffed peppers are loaded with cauliflower rice, aromatic smoked paprika, spicy chili powder and oozy mozzarella cheese.

These make a great low carb vegetarian lunch served with an avocado salad.

  • Net Carbs

    6.6 g

  • Fiber

    4.1 g

  • Total Carbs

    10.8 g

  • Protein

    5.8 g

  • Fats

    19 g

225 cals

Low Carb Cheesy Rice Stuffed Peppers

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Ingredients

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    2 tablespoon

  • Red Bell Peppers, Raw

    Red Bell Peppers, Raw

    1 large - 3" diameter x 3 3/4"

  • Cauliflower Rice

    Cauliflower Rice

    1 cup

  • Tomato Puree

    Tomato Puree

    1 tablespoon

  • Gourmet Collection Smoked Paprika by Mccormick

    Gourmet Collection Smoked Paprika by Mccormick

    1 tsp

  • Chili Powder

    Chili Powder

    1 teaspoon

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Cilantro

    Cilantro

    1 tablespoon

  • Oregano, Dried

    Oregano, Dried

    1 teaspoon

  • Vegetable Broth, Bouillon Or Consomme

    Vegetable Broth, Bouillon Or Consomme

    ½ cup

  • Cheddar Cheese

    Cheddar Cheese

    ¼ cup, grated

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ⅛ teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 9

28 min

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Step 2

    Slice the bell pepper in half and place on a shallow oven tray. Drizzle over a 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and season with a little salt and pepper. Transfer to the oven to bake for 10 minutes until just tender.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Whilst the pepper is baking, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan. Finely chop the garlic and sweat gently until tender.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Add the cauliflower rice and stir to combine.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Add the tomato purée, paprika, chili and oregano. Stir well.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Add the stock and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
    Step 6
  • Step 7

    Remove from the heat and stir through the grated cheddar.
    Step 7
  • Step 8

    Divide the cheesy rice evenly between the two part cooked pepper halves.
    Step 8
  • Step 9

    Return to the oven to bake for a further 10 minutes until hot through. Scatter with fresh chopped cilantro to serve.
    Step 9