Mediterranean Turkey-Stuffed Red Peppers

We do enjoy red peppers (capsicums) in our house, and I always have some in the kitchen. They are versatile for low carb snacks or for lovely lunches and dinners. Take this recipe suggestion, it's perfect for two, but obviously amend to suit.

Ingredients

Serves Two
2 red peppers (about 220g)
1 ½ tbsp. olive oil, plus an extra drizzle
240g lean turkey breast mince
½ small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, grated
1 tsp ground cumin
3-4 mushrooms, sliced
400g can chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp. tomato purée
1 chicken stock cube
handful fresh oregano leaves
60g mozzarella, grated

To Serve

150g green vegetables (spinach, kale, broccoli, mangetout or green beans)

Method

1. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Halve the peppers lengthways, then remove the seeds and core but keep the stalks on. Rub the peppers with a drizzle of olive oil and season well. Put on a baking tray and roast for 15 mins.

2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Fry the mince for 2-3 mins, stirring to break up the chunks, then tip onto a plate.
3. Wipe out your pan, then heat the rest of the oil over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, stir-fry for 2-3 mins, then add the cumin and mushrooms and cook for 2-3 mins more.
4. Tip the mince back into the pan and add the chopped tomatoes and tomato purée. Crumble in the stock cube and cook for 3-4 mins, then add the oregano and season. Remove the peppers from the oven and fill them with as much of the mince as you can. (Don’t worry if some spills out it – it will go satisfyingly crisp in the oven.) Top with the cheese and return to the oven for 10-15 mins until the cheese starts to turn golden.

5. Carefully slide the peppers onto a plate and serve alongside a pile of your favourite greens blanched, boiled or steamed.

Nutrition: per serving

fat 19g carbs 15g fibre 5g protein 40g

This is a recipe idea from Joe Wicks seen here, but have you seen his Reduced Carb Beef and Mushroom Pie here 

If you are looking for a Vegetarian Pepper Recipe - this one may be of interest. It's Feta Cheese Stuffed Bell Peppers and there are more details here 

from red peppers to red tulips ...I like this painting, seen here 

Dear reader, you will find a variety of recipe ideas and articles within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. 

All the best Jan