Low Carb Lasagna Stuffed Peppers Recipe
These Low Carb Lasagna Stuffed Peppers are a delicious twist on traditional lasagna, combining the flavors of ground beef, ricotta, spinach, and pasta sauce, all stuffed into colorful bell peppers and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. A satisfying and low-carb meal option!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pasta sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
Peppers:
- 4 bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Bake the Peppers: Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice peppers in half, remove seeds, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 10 minutes.
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
- Make the Sauce: Add onion and garlic to the beef, sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce, salt, and pepper. Add spinach and remove from heat.
- Layer the Beef: Fill each pepper with the beef mixture halfway.
- Add the Cheese: Top with ricotta cheese, then more beef mixture. Finish with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake and Serve: Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese melts. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- You can customize these stuffed peppers with your favorite herbs and spices.
- For a vegetarian option, swap the ground beef with plant-based protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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