Keto stuffed peppers are a wonderful low-carb meal that works well within a keto diet. They’re delicious, nutritious, filling, and certain to be a crowd-pleaser. Plus, they’re an entire meal in one, combining healthy fats, quality protein, and tons of veggies.
This healthy recipe for keto stuffed peppers combines all the classic flavors of Italy such as spicy sausage, tangy tomato, oregano, and sweet basil, but leaves out the carb-heavy pasta or rice you might expect. Instead, you’ll find that low-carb veggies are used to substitute the white rice or quinoa found in more traditional stuffed peppers recipes.
This recipe is sure to be the next addition to your weekly meal prep lineup. Read on to learn how to make traditional stuffed peppers keto-friendly, which ingredients you’ll need, and the incredible health benefits packed into this simple recipe.
These spicy Italian stuffed peppers are so colorful and enticing, they’re hard to resist. Fortunately, you don’t have to. The main ingredients found in this recipe include:
Traditional stuffed peppers are typically made with rice filling. To reduce the total carb count, rice cauliflower is used in its place (if you don’t have cauliflower rice on hand, you can use one of these keto-friendly rice substitutes). In addition to boosting the volume of this dish, cauliflower also has a wide array of health and nutritional benefits.
Over the past few years, cauliflower rice has become the “it” low-carb alternative to regular rice. Many paleo and keto recipes call for cauliflower, making it a common ingredient on store shelves. You can usually find pre-riced cauliflower in the produce aisle. If you can’t find it with other fresh veggies, check the frozen section (although fresh cauliflower rice is recommended over frozen).
If your store doesn’t carry cauliflower rice, you can make your own. Simply buy a head of cauliflower, chop into small florets, then grind in a food processor until “rice grains” form.
The great thing about keto stuffed peppers is how versatile they are. If you don’t have a specific ingredient on hand, you can easily swap it out for another found in your cupboards. Here are a few easy ingredient substitutions you can make, while keeping the same flavor profile:
While this particular stuffed peppers recipe has an Italian twist, you can easily modify it to enjoy a wide range of flavors. Here are four main courses you can create from this low-carb recipe:
While there are many healthy advantages to this recipe, cauliflower makes it perfect for the keto diet. Besides being low in carbohydrates, below are three health benefits of cauliflower you may not know about.
Cauliflower is rich in vitamins, especially vitamin C[*].
One serving (one cup) contains over 75% of the daily recommended value. Vitamin C is responsible for the growth, development, and repair of all tissues in the body. It’s also involved in a wide variety of functions such as collagen production, boosting the immune system, wound healing, and the maintenance of bones, cartilage, and teeth[*].
Cauliflower contains compounds like carotenoids and tocopherols which act as antioxidants. These help reduce oxidative stress and free radicals caused by the environment, help fight chronic diseases, and can also aid in balancing hormones[*].
Cauliflower is both low in calories and high in fiber[*]. This cruciferous vegetable helps to keep you feeling fuller longer which can reduce the amount of your overall food intake. Cauliflower can also reduce constipation and improve digestive issues which can contribute to weight gain[*].
Whether or not you’re on a ketogenic diet for weight loss, exercise performance, mental focus and clarity, or for health concerns, recipes such as these spicy Italian stuffed peppers will make you wonder how you ever ate any other way. They’re packed with nutrients and health benefits, taste incredible, and are easy enough to make and portion out for your busy weekdays.
PrintThese low-carb keto stuffed peppers are loaded with classic Italian flavors and make for the best quick and easy weeknight meal.
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