Spicy Stuffed Green Bell Peppers with Minced Meat
Keto Nigerian Stuffed Bell Peppers (Minced Meat & Herbs)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no breadcrumbs or other high-carb binders are used in the stuffing; use finely minced meat and spices to bind. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Nigerian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Green bell peppers hollowed out and filled with a savory, spicy mixture of minced beef or goat meat, onions, habanero peppers, and fragrant Nigerian herbs like scent leaf (efirin) or utazi. Baked until tender, offering a hearty, flavorful keto meal without any carb binders.
Key ingredients
Green bell peppers, minced beef/goat, onions, habanero peppers, scent leaf (efirin) or utazi, palm oil or vegetable oil, stock cubes, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, ginger powder.
How to make it keto
Ensure no breadcrumbs or other high-carb binders are used in the stuffing; use finely minced meat and spices to bind. Confirm no added sugars in seasoning.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in seasoning cubes. Overly large portions of bell peppers can accumulate carbs, though they are mostly fiber. Ensure no tomato paste with added sugar.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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