Rich in vitamin C, bell peppers make a simple and nutritious vehicle for lean proteins like eggs, beans, chicken, ground turkey or beef. You can bake them ahead of time and then reheat for a delicious fiber-packed meal. These nine recipes feature up to 43 grams of protein per serving — all under 451 calories.
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1. INSTANT POT LOW-CARB LASAGNA STUFFED PEPPERS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 447; Total Fat: 27g; Saturated Fat: 11g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 171mg; Sodium: 605mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 41g
2. TURKEY-STUFFED BELL PEPPERS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 274; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 102mg; Sodium: 159mg; Carbohydrate: 25g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 31g
3. BREAKFAST STUFFED BELL PEPPERS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (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
4. KETO NACHO JALAPENO POPPERS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 83; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 21mg; Sodium: 169mg; Carbohydrate: 2g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 3g
5. MINI BELL PEPPER NACHOS | LOVE & ZEST
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 228; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 47mg; Sodium: 232mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 18g
6. VEGETARIAN STUFFED PEPPERS | NUTRITION STRIPPED
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 389; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 185mg; Carbohydrate: 54g; Dietary Fiber: 23g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 19g
7. SOUTHWESTERN STUFFED PEPPERS | COOK SMARTS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 399; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 268mg; Carbohydrate: 56g; Dietary Fiber: 12g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 14g
8. MEXICAN CHICKEN STUFFED PEPPERS | CLEAN EATING
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 451; Total Fat: 25g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 60mg; Sodium: 254mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 43g
9. BEEF AND RICE STUFFED PEPPERS | EAT THE GAINS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 257; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 60mg; Sodium: 213mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 20g
