Description

These Air Fryer Stuffed Bell Peppers bridge the gap between high protein, low effort, and minimal cleanup, delivering flavor with less work than traditional oven methods.

Ingredients

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4 units Large Bell Peppers
1 lb Lean Ground Beef or Turkey
1 cup Cooked Quinoa or Brown Rice
1/2 cup Diced Tomatoes
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
1/2 cup Shredded Grass-Fed Cheese
Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste

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Instructions

Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes
Combine the ground meat, cooked grains, diced tomatoes, olive oil, and spices in a bowl and mix thoroughly
Stuff the mixture into each pepper, pressing down gently to pack tightly
Place the peppers in the air fryer basket. Cook at 360°F (180°C) for 10 to 12 minutes
Open the basket and sprinkle cheese over the top of each pepper
Increase temperature to 380°F (193°C) and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes until cheese is bubbly
Let sit for 2 minutes before serving

Notes

You can prep ahead of time and store stuffed peppers in the fridge for up to 24 hours before air frying.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
Calories: 345 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 420 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 28 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg