Savory Starters: Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers

These cream cheese stuffed peppers are a simple appetizer that needs only 7 ingredients! This is a quick low carbohydrate appetizer (or side dish) that takes only 5 minutes to prep!

5 reasons to love peppers:

• Peppers are rich in antioxidants which help you naturally get rid of inflammation in the body that can lead to cancer and other immune based disorders like arthritis.

• Botanically, bell peppers are actually fruits because they contain seeds and grow from the flowering part of the plant. However, they’re commonly used as vegetables in cooking.

• Peppers are high in fiber and low in calories which means including vegetable like peppers more into the diet can aid in weight loss.

• Bell peppers varieties are packed with vitamin A, C and fiber to keep you healthy and keep your gut happy.

• They are tasty, colorful and make a great portable snack!

Now lets get back to the recipe!

Equipment

Knife, baking sheet, parchment paper

Ingredients

• 1 pound mini bell peppers a mix of orange, yellow, and red

• 12 ounces cream cheese softened

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese freshly gated

• 3 stalks green onions finely sliced

• 1/2 cup baby spinach

• 1 cup shredded cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Slice the bell peppers lengthways and remove the seeds. In a mixing bowl, mix all the all the ingredients, except the shredded cheese.

3. Place the stuffed peppers on the lined sheet and cover with the shredded cheese.

4. Bake the peppers for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
   

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