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Mexican Stuffed Peppers

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peppers filled with chili and cheese

Mexican stuffed peppers are quite possibly the easiest meal EVER!  3 ingredients and one of them is chili from a fast food restaurant??  So yeah, it’s pretty easy.  Not to mention its a lower carb recipe, so no guilt either.  The chili contains beans which are a good source of fiber and helps to maintain good blood glucose control.  These Mexican stuffed peppers could be served with a side salad or would be a great recipe to make for a snack or a party.  

 

peppers stuffed with chili and cheese

Step 1 : Get a bag of multicolored mini peppers, clean and cut in half.   Step 2: Fill peppers with chili and sprinkle with cheese. Step 3: Bake until peppers are tender and chili is warm and bubbly.  Step 4: Devour!

 

peppers stuffed with chili and cheese

 

peppers stuffed with chili and cheese
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Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Mexican stuffed peppers made with 3 ingredients for the easiest meal ever!  Chili and cheese stuffed peppers make a great snack or party food.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 116 kcal
Author Easyhealth, llc

Ingredients

  • 12 mini peppers
  • 12 oz chili
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  

  2. Rinse peppers and cut in half. Remove seeds. Place peppers on a foil lined baking sheet.

  3. Fill pepper halves with chili then sprinkle with cheese.

  4. Bake for 15 minutes or until peppers are tender and chili is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts
Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Potassium 464mg 13%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 8g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 71.6%
Vitamin C 278.2%
Calcium 12%
Iron 7.4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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