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fajita pepper snacks
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Fajita Pepper Snacks

Low carb stuffed pepper snacks! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
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

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.5mg