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Mexican‑Style Egg‑Stuffed Bell Peppers

Bell peppers filled with a savory egg and spinach scramble, topped with fresh herbs.

Mexican‑Style Egg‑Stuffed Bell Peppers

Total

50 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Serves

3

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Servings

Recipe serves 3

Ingredients

  • 3 large bell peppers
  • 6 eggs
  • 150 g spinach
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • ¼ tsp chili flakes(optional)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

  2. 2

    Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds; place in a baking dish.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a skillet; sauté onion until translucent, 4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add spinach and cook until wilted, 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Whisk eggs with cumin, salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes; pour into skillet.

  6. 6

    Stir gently until eggs are just set.

  7. 7

    Stuff each pepper with the egg‑spinach mixture.

  8. 8

    Bake 20‑25 minutes until peppers are tender.

  9. 9

    Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

300

15% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein22 g
Carbohydrate9 g
Fat18 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar4 g
Sodium380 mg

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