Low Carb Unstuffed Pepper Casserole Recipe

4.67 from 3 votes

Low Carb Unstuffed Pepper Casserole Recipe

A deliciously low carb deconstructed version of stuffed peppers, this unstuffed pepper casserole is made lighter with ground turkey and riced cauliflower.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cauliflower rice casserole, deconstructed stuffed peppers, low carb casserole

Servings:

Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups frozen cauliflower rice, thawed and well drained
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheese blend, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 pound lead ground turkey
2 cups chopped bell peppers
1/2 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375F degrees. Lightly spray an 8x8-inch baking dish (or 9-inch round pie dish) with nonstick spray.
Stir together the cauliflower rice, crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup cheese, garlic powder and onion powder in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
Lightly spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, peppers, onion, cumin and salt and cook until turkey is cooked through and the onions and peppers soften, crumbling the turkey as it cooks, about 8 minutes.
Transfer the cooked turkey mixture to the rice mixture using a large slotted spoon and stir together until well mixed.
Using a large spoon, transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and cook until hot and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.
Store any leftover casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Serving size: 1/4th recipe

WW Points: 3

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6 PointsPlus (Old plan)

I used my favorite red bell peppers when making this casserole, but feel free to substitute with green, orange or yellow bell peppers, or a combination.

Rinse the frozen cauliflower under warm water and drained thoroughly in a colander or strainer. If you used unthawed and undrained frozen rice cauliflower, your casserole will probably turn out a little watery.

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