High-Protein Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers are a quick and colorful snack. It contains chives, bell pepper, and pimento cheese. This snack is not suitable for a dairy-free diet as it has no cheese in it. These High-Protein Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers are prepared in 10 minutes, perfect for last-minute snack cravings. Serve these mini bell peppers with nuts, green salad, & cheese board. These stuffed mini bell peppers store in the fridge for 3 days, but don’t freeze them as the cheese filling will separate after defrosting. This dish contains 4g net carbs and 8g protein per serving, so it is also suitable for the keto diet.
STATS:
- No of Calories: 165 kcal
- Prep Duration: Ten minutes
- Cook Time: Nil
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Serving Size: 3
- Course: Snack
- Diet: High-Protein
- Servings: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Cutting board
- Small spoon
- Butter knife
- Sharp knife
- Serving platter
INGREDIENTS:
- 6 mini bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
- ¾ cup pimiento cheese spread
- Minced fresh chives, for garnish
INGREDIENT NOTES:
MINI BELL PEPPER:
- Add the mini bell pepper to offer the natural sweet taste. It also provides crispiness and pairs nicely with creamy filling. It also provides the vitamin C and also adds the color in it. They should be firm to keep the texture.
PIMIENTO CHEESE SPREAD:
- Add the pimento cheese spread to offer a savory and creamy texture. It has pimientos, seasoning, and cheddar cheese. Use the spread made with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese to blend them smoothly in the mixture.
FRESH CHIVES:
- They will offer a light onion taste with color in the dish. They will brighten the taste of the cheese filling and enrich the taste.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Rinse the bell pepper and dry it properly.
- Make lengthwise slices and remove their seeds and membranes.
- Add the pimento cheese spread to the bell pepper halves and put them on the serving platter.
- Sprinkle the chives, chill for fifteen to twenty minutes, and serve the dish.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SNACK:
- Mixed Nuts
- Roasted Chickpeas
- Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Turkey Jerky
- Edamame
FRESH SALADS:
- Garden Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Greek Salad
- Spinach Salad
- Arugula Salad
PROTEIN:
- Grilled Chicken Breast
- Turkey Meatballs
- Grilled Shrimp
- Baked Salmon
- Sliced Roast Turkey
SOUPS:
- Tomato Basil Soup
- Chicken Vegetable Soup
- Lentil Soup
- Broccoli Soup
- Tortilla Soup
BREAD & CRACKERS:
- Whole-Grain Crackers
- Seed Crackers
- Whole-Wheat Pita
- Toasted Sourdough
- Protein Crackers
LOW-CARB PAIRINGS:
- Cucumber Slices
- Celery Sticks
- Zucchini Chips
- Cauliflower Bites
- Avocado Slices
PARTY IDEAS:
- Cheese Cubes
- Fresh Grapes
- Olives
- Pickles
- Cherry Tomatoes
BEVERAGES:
- Sparkling Water
- Unsweetened Iced Tea
- Lemon Water
- Green Tea
- Kombucha
TIPS:
- Fill the bell peppers with a piping bag to offer a clean look.
- Put the stuffed peppers in the fridge so they get firm.
- Sprinkle smoked paprika or black pepper to provide color and taste.
- Prepare the peppers in advance for convenience.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the stuffed peppers to the vessel and store for three days.
FREEZER:
- Don’t freeze the dish as the cheese filling becomes watery.
FAQs:
How to increase protein in this bell pepper?
- Add the Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and chicken shreds to the spread to increase the protein.
Can we prepare the salad before requirement?
- Yes, prepare the salad before the requirement & store in fridge, then serve.
Will I utilize the regular bell pepper to make them?
- Yes, use the large bell pepper and slice it into bite-sized pieces, then stuff them.
Are these mini bell peppers keto?
- These stuffed mini bell peppers are keto if you use the sugar-free items.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Servings: 4
Calories: 165 kcal
Total Carbs: 5 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 8 g
Calcium: 0.20 g
Net Carbs: 4 g
Iron: 0.001 g
Serving Size: 3
Vitamin A: 0.00018 g
Sodium: 0.42 g
Potassium: 0.18 g
