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Asparagus and Mushroom Stuffed Bell Peppers

 

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Asparagus and Mushroom Stuffed Bell Peppers

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Delicious and nutritious anytime

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided into 1 teaspoon each
  • 2 medium-large red or green bell peppers, seeded, cut in half lengthwise and hollowed out
  • 1 cup chopped bite sized fresh asparagus spears
  • 1 cup finely chopped organic mushrooms
  • 3 medium eggs, plus 3 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons canned full fat coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon My Sage Gourmet’s Summer Garden Grilling or Savory Spring blends
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoons goat cheese (Optional)
  • Garnish with a handful of chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, and crushed red pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to broil.
  2. Place bell peppers cut-side down on a baking sheet. Drizzle with one teaspoon olive oil
  3. Place baking sheet on center rack of the oven.
  4. Broil for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully turn each pepper over. Leave on baking sheet.
  5. Adjust oven temp. to 425F.
  6. Preheat medium skillet to medium.
  7. Heat for one minute, before adding one teaspoon olive oil.
  8. Add asparagus, and toss to coat with olive oil. Sauté for one minute
  9. Add mushrooms, sauté for an additional 4 mins. or until the asparagus is snap tender. Remove from heat setting aside to cool.
  10. In a medium bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients
  11. Next add in the asparagus and mushrooms mixing gently
  12. Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, scoop equal amounts of filling into each bell pepper..
  13. Sprinkle with goat cheese (Optional)
  14. Bake until tops of the pepper are golden brown and the egg is set, approx. 15 mins
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 163Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 180mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 12g

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