Spicy Italian Keto Stuffed Peppers

By ctaubenheim

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 lb Spicy Italian Grd Sausage
• 2 Small Finely Chopped Onion
• 2 C. Rough Chopped Mushroom
• 2 C. Riced Cauliflower
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 Tsp Pepper
• 4 Tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1 14oz Can Diced Tomatoes
• with Garlic & Basil
• 1 C. Chicken Broth
• 1 C. Parmesan Cheese
• 2 C. Mozzarella Cheese
• 6 Lg Bell Peppers (Halved)
• 1/2 Cup Fresh Basil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Add olive oil to a large pan set to medium heat. Brown Italian sausage for 3-4 minutes.

Step 2

Add onions, mushrooms, riced cauliflower, salt, pepper, and Italian Seasoning until vegetables are mostly tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes and broth. Stir well to combine. Simmer filling for 8-10 minutes under low-medium heat.

Step 3

Stir in parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning if needed. Slice peppers in half (lengthwise) and scoop in filling. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes until tops are golden brown. Garnish with fresh basil.

Step 4

Nutrition: (1 Stuffed Pepper) Net Carbs 8g; Calories 298; Protein 27g; Fat 18g