Southwest Stuffed Peppers Recipe Is a High-Protein, High-Fiber Breakfast, Brunch or Dinner (6 Ingredients) High Protein Recipes High Fiber Recipes Breakfast Brunch Farm to Table Recipe Gluten-free Vegetarian Dinner

Looking for a vegetarian recipe you can serve for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner? These easy stuffed pepper egg cups have minimal prep, which is a must in the mornings, and just a few simple ingredients. The stuffed peppers are also a healthier breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner option.

For this high-fiber and high-protein stuffed pepper recipe you'll need a bell pepper, eggs, cheese, a can of tomatoes with green chiles, fresh raw spinach, a no-salt seasoning blend, salt and black pepper. The bell pepper is boiled for a few minutes to soften, then stuffed with the remaining ingredients. Bake and it's time to sit down to deliciousness! (Check out the health benefits of bell peppers and the health benefits of eggs.)

Cooking Tip: Use whatever cheese you like best, like cheddar, mozzarella, gouda, gruyere, provolone, Swiss or Monterey Jack. 

Serve these farm-to-table, gluten-free stuffed peppers for lunch or dinner with a side salad or steamed vegetable, or as a different breakfast or brunch.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 to 35 minutes
Total Time: 35 to 40 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 bell pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 ounces shredded cheese
• 1/4 cup canned tomatoes with green chiles (Rotel)
• 1/2 cup raw spinach
• 1/4 teaspoon no-salt seasoning (like Mrs. Dash’s Southwest Chipotle Seasoning)

Here's how to make it: 

1. Cut the top off of the green pepper and set aside. Take out the insides of the green pepper and discard. Boil the top and bottom for about 5 minutes or until tender. Drain.
2. Mix the eggs, spinach, tomatoes and seasoning together. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Pour into the pepper. Top with cheese. 
3. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes until eggs are cooked through. Serve. This recipe makes one serving, but could easily be doubled or tripled (or more!) for more people.

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