GLUTEN-FREE
Here, beautiful green bell peppers are stuffed with ground beef, rice, and cheese, then roasted in the air fryer for just 15 minutes. You can add other ingredients such as corn, diced green chiles, or even black beans for added flavor. You can also top the peppers with a little sour cream or hot sauce.
MAKES 2 PEPPERS (STUFFED VERY FULL)
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 22 to 25 minutes
ROAST: 350°F
½ pound lean ground beef
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons diced scallion
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup cooked white or brown rice
½ cup marinara sauce
2 green bell peppers
2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
1 . In a small skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.
2 . Drain the beef and transfer to a large bowl along with the olive oil, scallion, parsley, granulated garlic, and salt. Stir.
3 . Mix in the cooked rice and marinara until well combined.
4 . Cut off the tops of the peppers, and clean the seeds out.
5 . Scoop the mixture into each of the hollowed-out peppers, and place them in the air fryer basket.
6 . Roast for 10 minutes. Remove the air fryer basket, and add the cheese to the tops of the peppers. Roast for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, and serve.
Variation tip: Try this recipe using ground turkey or pork instead of beef.
PER SERVING (1 PEPPER): Calories: 375; Total fat: 18g; Saturated fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 85mg; Sodium: 873mg; Carbohydrates: 22g; Fiber: 3g; Protein: 33g