Low Carb Lasagna Stuffed Peppers
Experience a delightful twist on traditional lasagna with these Low Carb Lasagna Stuffed Peppers. Bursting with flavor, these vibrant bell peppers are generously filled with seasoned ground beef, creamy ricotta, and fresh spinach, all topped with gooey melted mozzarella cheese. This dish delivers the comforting essence of lasagna while keeping your carb count low, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Easy to customize with your favorite veggies and proteins, these stuffed peppers are not only satisfying but also a healthy addition to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
- 3 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar pasta sauce
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Halve the bell peppers and remove seeds; drizzle with olive oil and season.
- Bake peppers for about 10 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef; add onion and garlic until translucent.
- Stir in pasta sauce and spinach; heat until combined.
- Fill each pepper half with the beef mixture, top with ricotta and more beef mixture, then sprinkle mozzarella on top.
- Bake for another 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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