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Bell pepper skins

Recipe Information

Description:
Bell pepper skins is a delicious American recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 5 minutes of prep time and about 30 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 35 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 30 Minutes
Total Time 35 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Bell Peppers
Category Vegetables
Meal Snack
Type Appetizer; Side Dish
Cuisine American
Cook Method Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)

  • 6 slices turkey bacon

  • 3/4 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese

  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions

  • 1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees.

  • Remove the stems and seeds from the peppers and then cut them into quarters.

  • Place the pepper slices on a large, lightly greased baking sheet cut side up. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until soft.

  • While the peppers are cooking, cook the turkey bacon in a lightly sprayed pan on medium heat on the stove until crispy. Once it has cooled, chop the bacon into tiny pieces.

  • When the pepper slices are done cooking, remove from the oven and let cool slightly, but leave the oven turned on. Blot away any excess liquid from peppers with a paper towel.

  • Sprinkle the tops of the pepper slices evenly with shredded cheese, scallions, and chopped bacon, the put back into the oven and bake until cheese has melted, approximately 5-10 minutes. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 119 cal

  • Total fat: 6g

  • Cholesterol: 25mg

  • Sodium: 341mg

  • Carbohydrate: 7g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Protein: 10g