This Low Carb Recipe Will Brighten Up Your Holidays

November 28th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

free low carb recipeThe holiday season is almost upon us and you know what that means — holiday parties and social events! So what do you do when you need to serve a delicious starter but don’t want the guests to know that the appetizer is really a low carb recipe? You try these stuffed pepper poppers!

No one will even guess that these tasty little “poppers” are a low carbohydrate treat. With this much flavor, how could they be low carb?

This recipe is easy to make, with the poppers out of the oven in only 10 minutes! Here’s the recipe:

    Ingredients:
    8 small green peppers
    2 oz mozzarella cheese (equals 2 sticks string cheese)
    8 teaspoons salsa
    1 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
    Chopped chicken, beef, or shrimp (optional, but really adds to the flavor)

Cooking Directions:

Using jarred salsa, blend until smooth. Split and clean out peppers through the side while leaving the stem. Divide the mozzarella cheese evenly and stuff into bottom of the peppers. Pile the salsa, cilantro, and meat filling on top of the cheese. Bake in your oven at 400 for 10 minutes, or until fork tender.  Serve to your delighted guests!

This is a quick and easy low carb diet recipe that you can prepare for your next holiday party. And remember — you can eat these delicious little treats without feeling guilty that you are cheating on your diet. Enjoy the party!