• On Oct, 11, 2024
•  ladyrecipes
•  Recipes

Even if you can’t fly off to the beautiful Mediterranean right now you
can still soak up all the flavors of their wonderfully healthy cuisine with
these Low-carb Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice Stuffed Peppers. I made these vegetarian / vegan keto, but you could easily add in some
ground turkey or beef if you prefer.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 104 kcal
Ingredients
4 large Romano peppers or Bell Peppers or 320 grams
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup small head cauliflower or 7 ounces
2 tbsp butter or ghee
1/2 small onion or 35 grams
1 clove garlic or 3 grams
6 ounces chopped tomatoes or 180 grams
1 tbsp tomato puree
1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable stock
1 tsp Italian herb seasoning
1/3 tsp fresh thyme
1/4 tsp pepper
To Serve:
fresh chopped parsley, lemon wedges
Storage:
Best fresh but can be stored in the fridge for 2 days after it”s been cooled.
Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F or 200C / 180 fan.

Rub peppers with olive oil and a tiny pinch of salt.

Place on a non-stick baking tray and roast in the oven for 15 – 18
minutes until tender.

Meanwhile make the cauliflower rice. Place the florets in a food processor and pulse until they resemble a rice consistency. Set aside.

Add the ghee or butter to a saucepan. Sauté the onions and garlic on medium/ low for 2 – 4 mins until soft and translucent. Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, stock, herbs, remaining salt and pepper. Cook for 6 minutes on a medium heat to thicken.

Add the cauliflower rice and cook for 4 – 5 mins until cooked, but still
with a bite. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Remove from the heat and stir through the fresh parsley.

Using a sharp knife, make a slit in the peppers lengthways, but careful not to cut them in half. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon and discard. Fill the peppers with the cauliflower rice and enjoy. Option to serve with a squeeze of lemon if you like.

Recipe Notes

Romano peppers are sweet peppers that are elongated. If you can’t find long peppers like this simply use bell peppers.

Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 104
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g
11%
Saturated Fat 4g
25%
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 325mg
14%
Potassium 439mg
13%
Carbohydrates 9g
3%
Fiber 3g
13%
Sugar 5g
6%
Protein 2g
4%
Vitamin A 840IU
17%
Vitamin C 95.8mg
116%
Calcium 23mg
2%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.