hCG-Friendly Southwestern Stuffed Mini Peppers with Cilantro Cream Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground turkey breast
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- salt & pepper
- 3/4 cup water
- 1.5 lbs. assorted mini bell peppers (about 32 peppers)
(for the Cilantro Cream Sauce)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Slice 1/3 off each pepper lengthwise, reserving for later use. Seed the peppers.
3. Chop the reserved peppers finely and set aside 3/4 cup.
4. In 10-inch skillet, cook turkey and reserved 3/4 cup chopped peppers over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until turkey is brown. Drain and stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and water.
5.Cook over medium heat 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let mixture cool slightly.
6. Fill each pepper as full as possible with the turkey mixture and place on a baking sheet. Bake peppers for 13-15 minutes.
7. While peppers are baking, make the Cilantro Cream Sauce.8. For the Cilantro Cream Sauce: In a food processor pulse the Greek yogurt, cilantro, garlic and lime juice until smooth. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
9. Top peppers with a dollop of cilantro cream sauce.
10. Serve and enjoy eating hCG -friendly (makes about 32 servings)!
Nutritional Info
Calories per serving (2 mini stuffed peppers): 32.5
Total Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 1.7g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 3.1g
Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
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Here's to a satisfying Southwestern-style snack everyone will enjoy!
--Your NewMeMD Wellness Team
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