Skinny + Low-Carb Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole

Since I’m almost four months postpartum, it’s time to get back on the low-carb wagon. My brother’s wedding is coming up in November, so I’m trying to eat healthy so that I look my best in the photos that will be around for all of eternity. So starting now, no more Chick-fil-A or late night hot fudge sundaes. I’m keeping my wine, though. No one can take that from me!!

I just made this recipe last week and it was a hit! It was not only both healthy and delicious, but it was pretty quick and easy to whip up! Scroll down for the recipe!

Ingredients + Instructions

Ingredients

2 Large green bell peppers, de seeded and chopped in half

1 lb. ground turkey

2 packets Sazón seasoning

1/2 onion (any color is fine… I used red), diced

2 small zucchini, chopped

2 cups of frozen cauliflower rice

1 can hatch enchilada sauce

1 can of black beans, rinsed

1/2 Carrot, shredded

1/2 C. of frozen corn or 1/2 can

Shredded Mexican cheese

1/2 bunch Chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 C. Grape tomatoes sliced in half

Fresh lime, cut into wedges

1/2 an Avocado, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Sauté chopped onion in a large pan or pot with a drizzle of olive oil over medium high heat until translucent.
3. Add in ground turkey and brown. Add in both packets of Sazón and mix really well.
4. Add cauliflower rice and corn and cook until no longer frozen.
5. Add beans, shredded carrot, zucchini, and cook until zucchini is slightly soft, but not overcooked.
6. Add enchilada sauce and mix well.
7. Add half the turkey and veggie mixture to a casserole dish.
8. Add 4 halves of the bell pepper on top of the turkey and veggie mixture in the casserole dish with the inside of the pepper facing up (pictured above).
9. Add remaining turkey and veggie mixture on top of the peppers.
10. Top with cheese and bake in oven until cheese is melted and starts to boil and peppers are cooked through, about 25 minutes.
11. Remove from oven, garnish with chopped avocados, chopped cilantro and cherry tomatoes. *I also like to set out the garnishes in little ramekins so people can add them to their dish and because it looks pretty.*
12. Serve with lime wedge and squeeze over the top of the dish before eating.
13. Enjoy!

For my husband and almost two year old, who are happy carb-eaters, I serve over rice or with a side of warm tortillas. You can also sub out the ground turkey for beef and I think it would be just as great!

Let me know if you try this recipe! I hope you love it!

Xo,

Kelsey