Give these super-easy, healthy stuffed peppers a go for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Peppers make the ultimate tasty carb swap-out to stuff with all your favourite fillings. Check out our 4 favourite healthy stuffed peppers – perfect for any time of the day.
1. Sausage & Egg Breakfast Sandwich Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- 2 large bell peppers, tops and seeds removed
- 75g lean pork mince
- Seasoning and spices: ½ tsp. garlic powder, ¼ tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. pepper
- 30g mushrooms (sliced)
- 30ml tomato sauce
- 2 eggs
Method
1. In a bowl, combine the pork mince, mushrooms, tomato sauce and spices, then spoon the mixture into the peppers, leaving a third of the space free to add the eggs.
2. Bake at 180°C for 20 minutes, then crack an egg into each pepper. Grill on a medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until the egg is cooked to your liking.
2. Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- 2 large bell peppers, tops and seeds removed
- 100ml tomato passata
- 50g High Protein Pasta (cooked according to instructions)
- 50g mini pepperoni slices
- Seasoning and herbs: ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp. pepper, ½ tsp. dried basil
- 100g High Protein Cheese
Method
1. Combine passata, cooked pasta, half of the pepperoni slices and half of the cheese in a bowl and spoon into peppers.
2. Bake at 180°C for 20 minutes, then add the remaining grated cheese and pepperoni and grill on high for 2-3 minutes.
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3. Ultimate Burrito Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- 2 large bell peppers, tops and seeds removed
- 50g long grain rice (cooked according to instructions)
- 1 chicken breast (cooked and chopped)
- 2 tbsp. tomato salsa
- 50g black beans
- 1 sachet fajita spice (or to make your own, combine ½ tsp. paprika, ½ tsp. onion powder, ½ tsp. garlic powder, ¼ tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. pepper)
- Handful pickled jalapenos + 1 tbsp. brine
- Dollop soured cream
Method
1. Combine cooked rice, chicken, salsa, black beans and spices in a bowl and spoon into the peppers.
2. Bake at 180°C for 20 minutes, then top with soured cream and extra jalapenos.
4. Chilli Cheese Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- 2 large bell peppers, tops and seeds removed
- 100g lean beef mince
- 100ml tomato passata
- 30g kidney beans
- 1-2 tsp. hot chilli sauce
- Seasoning and spices: ½ tsp. cumin, ¼ tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. pepper
- 50g High Protein Cheese (grated)
Method
1. Combine all ingredients except the cheese in a bowl and spoon into peppers.
2. Bake at 180°C for 20 minutes, add the grated cheese and grill on high for 2-3 minutes.
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