Are Bell Peppers Keto? Best Keto Bell Pepper Recipes
Are bell peppers Keto? This article answers that question and will also provide you with some of the most delicious pepper recipes that you’ll want to add to your Keto meal planning.
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Whether you’ve been on Keto a while, or just starting out on a low carb journey, looking for ways to add a variety of vegetables can seem difficult at times. That’s the beauty of bell peppers!
They are so full of flavor; they easily elevate the flavor of many savory dishes to the next level. In this article, we’re taking a look at how you can add them to delicious recipes that are all 100% Keto approved.
Can You Eat Bell Peppers on a Keto Diet?
Vibrantly colored vegetables, bell peppers are a super versatile and delicious vegetable you can eat on Keto, or just about any other healthy diet.
Whether you eat them raw with a healthy dip, cooked in a low carb casserole or sauteed and served as a Keto side dish, bell peppers are an excellent way to incorporate a lot of flavors while keeping the carb macros low.
How Many Carbs in Bell Peppers?
Though bell peppers have slightly different amounts of carbs based on their color, they are all reasonable low carb enough to be enjoyed in moderation on Keto or any low carb diet. These net carb counts are based on one large whole pepper:
- Green bell pepper 4.8 grams
- Red bell pepper 6.5 grams
- Yellow bell pepper 10.1 grams
Health Benefits of Bell Peppers
According to this article on Healthline, “Bell peppers are very high in vitamin C, with a single one providing up to 169% of the RDI. Other vitamins and minerals in bell peppers include vitamin K1, vitamin E, vitamin A, folate, and potassium.“
Bell Peppers Nutrition
Though the nutrition of every color bell pepper may vary a little, they all have similar values. The following nutrition is for one medium sized green bell pepper:
- Calories: 24
- Protein: 1 gram
- Carbs: 5.6 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Net carbs: 3.6 grams
Tips for Buying Bell Peppers
- Appearance: Look for peppers with smooth, shiny skins, avoiding the ones with holes or dark spots.
- Touch: Bell peppers should feel firm when you touch them. Avoid soft or mushy peppers.
- Packaging: If you buy whole fresh bell peppers that are packaged in plastic, take then out of that packaging and store them loose in the crisper drawer of your fridge. Excess moisture can build up in that bag, which is best to avoid.
- Washing: You don’t need to wash bell peppers before storing. But if you do, make sure they are completely dry before placing in the crisper drawer. Any water left on the peppers will cause mold or black spots to appear quicker.
- Cut peppers: Once you have sliced into a pepper, you’ll want to store the remaining amount in a glass container than you have placed a paper towel at the bottom of. This helps absorb any moisture that may collect from the exposed sliced edges.
Best Keto Bell Peppers Recipes
This Stuffed Pepper Soup, with colorful, tender veggies and tangy tomatoes, is a healthy and hearty meal loaded with classic stuffed bell pepper flavors.
Juicy succulent Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas made with strips of tender peppers and onions, are loaded with amazing robust flavors that's sure to satisfy your Mexican food cravings.
This Philly Cheesesteak Casserole features thin slices of tender and juicy steak, gooey cheese, sautéed peppers and onions, baked in one skillet to make the perfect weeknight dinner.
This delicious Keto Pepper Steak is made with juicy slices of steak, tender peppers, onions and mushrooms, simmered in a flavorful Asian sauce
Simmered in a homemade marinara sauce, this Crockpot Sausage and Peppers is truly the perfect classic Italian-American comfort food, with an easy slow cooker twist.
Loaded with sausage, veggies and cheese, this frittata is a light, fluffy and nutritious meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
These one-skillet Chicken Fajitas are tender, juicy and bursting with amazing flavor from a homemade seasoning blend, perfect for when you’re entertaining guests or just for a busy weeknight dinner.
Philly Cheesesteak makes the ultimate stuffed pepper recipe! Savory strips of steak, sautéed onions and mushrooms baked in peppers with gooey cheese melted on top!
Mini peppers are stuffed with savory chorizo sausage and ooey, gooey cheese and baked to perfection for a mouth-watering low carb appetizer.
Sausage and pepperoni pizza filling stuffed into bright and colorful mini peppers makes the perfect Keto or low carb party appetizer.
Made with tender, marinated shrimp and fresh veggies, it’s perfect served at parties as an elegant appetizer or at home for a light meal or savory snack.
Roasted red peppers and cauliflower star in this Keto friendly hummus recipe with all the rich flavors of traditional hummus but without all the carbs!
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