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Stuffed Raw Peppers (low carb, high protein)
These antipasto stuffed raw peppers are the perfect low carb high protein lunch on the go. They only take a few minutes to make and are great for picnics, or summer lunches with fresh produce from the garden.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 172 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet or green peppers
- 8 marinated artichoke hearts
- 8 olives, sliced in half
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 8 slices hard salami
- 8 slices thin sliced ham
- 8 slices prosciutto or capricola ham
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
Instructions
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There are two ways to eat these: Slice long ways and stuff like a boat or cut the tops off and stuff like an apple.
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To make the apple way: Cut off tops and clean out the seeds and ribs.
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Start with the meats and layer one piece of each.
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Then add the artichokes.
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Top with the meat and cheese again.
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Put top back on and wrap in plastic wrap if taking for a lunch or picnic.
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To make like a boat: Slice in half long ways. Clean the seeds and ribs out.
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Layer meats, then artichokes, then cheese and meats again.
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Top with an olive from the artichoke salad with a toothpick.
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Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
The nutritional information for ½ stuffed pepper is 172 calories / 9.1g fat / 6.6g carbs / 1.3g fiber / 11.1g protein = 5.3g net carbs