Need a quick and delicious low carb, high protein snack idea? Try these pepper snacks! Fajitas in an easy to munch form.
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Fajita Pepper Snacks
Low carb stuffed pepper snacks!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 172kcal
Ingredients
- Mini peppers- aproximately 10-12
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound pork tenderloin or chicken breast , diced
- ¾ cup frozen diced onions
- ½-1 tablespoons fajita seasoning
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Crushed tortilla chips (omit for low carb) , if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut peppers in half and remove seeds. Chop 2-3 peppers and set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat and cook pepper halves 5-10 minutes to soften.
- Remove pepper halves and set aside.
- Add tenderloin, diced onions and reserved diced peppers to skillet and sprinkle with fajita seasoning.
- Stir until meat is browned and cooked.
- Stuff each pepper half with meat mixture, sprinkle with cheese and chips if desired.
- Place peppers in a baking pan and cook 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts
Fajita Pepper Snacks
Amount per Serving
Calories
172
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Cholesterol
72
mg
24
%
Sodium
158
mg
7
%
Potassium
463
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
0
g
0
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
65
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
3.5
mg
4
%
Calcium
13
mg
1
%
Iron
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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