High-Protein Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers
A nutritious and colorful meal option, these stuffed bell peppers are packed with protein and veggies, making them perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped zucchini
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add the onions, zucchini, and diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook until softened.
- Stir in the brown rice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the mixture into the bell peppers.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the peppers are tender.
- If desired, sprinkle cheese on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to mix and match ingredients. Add corn, beans, or spicy peppers for extra flavor. For a vegetarian option, replace the ground beef with lentils.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg