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Breakfast Stuffed Bell Peppers

Published September 21, 2016
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Breakfast Stuffed Bell Peppers
Published September 21, 2016
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Stuffed vegetables have been taking over the internet, but who can blame our obsession when they’re so simple, appetizing and nutritious! We stuff our vitamin C-rich peppers with heavenly bacon, eggs and mushrooms. Bake these babies in advance, and reheat for a fiber-packed a.m. meal during rushed mornings.

Breakfast Done Quick and Healthy: Stuffed Bell Peppers

Breakfast Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

  • 2 medium (120 grams) bell peppers
  • 4 slices (30 grams) reduced-sodium bacon, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces or 35 grams) sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cups (2 ounces or 60 grams) loosely packed fresh spinach
  • 6 large (50 grams each) eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup (1 ounce or 30 grams) grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chopped chives

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Slice bell peppers in half, remove interior stem and seeds. Place in a 2-quart baking dish. Set aside. (If bell pepper bottoms are very rounded, place crumbled foil in between so peppers remain level when filled and baked.)

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 4 minutes or until crispy. Remove bacon, and drain on paper towels. Drain off all but 1 teaspoon bacon fat. In the same skillet, cook onions and mushrooms over medium heat about 4–5 minutes or until tender. Add spinach, and cook for 2 minutes, tossing occasionally with tongs. Drain excess liquid. Stir in bacon. Spoon mixture evenly into prepared pepper halves. Top each pepper with 1 tablespoon cheese.

Whisk together eggs, salt and pepper. Pour evenly into peppers. Bake 25–30 minutes, until eggs are set.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 4 Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (215 grams)

Per serving: Calories: 186; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 288mg; Sodium: 432mg; Carbohydrate: 7g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 16g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 479mg; Iron: 14%; Vitamin A: 48%; Vitamin C: 228%; Calcium: 13% 

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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