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Low Carb Lasagna is the perfect option for days when you’re trying to work on your waistline. It’s very simple and quick to prepare, reheats well, and makes an ideal candidate for work lunch.

Lasagna Stuffed Peppers in a baking dish

This Low-Carb Lasagna is a great way to skip out on the noodles. The bell peppers hold everything on the inside, making it a beautiful cup to serve in individual portions.

If you’re looking for a great Keto Lasagna, this is the recipe for you. It’s very filling and full of great nutrients.

Lasagna Stuffed Peppers in a baking dish

Tips for Low Carb Lasagna

  • Prepare the ingredients ahead of time so there is no waiting in between. This step will always make your cooking experience much smoother.
  • Use cottage cheese instead of ricotta. Cottage cheese comes with less calories and fat.
  • Use lean ground meats, ideally chicken or turkey.
  • When stuffing the peppers, leave some space at the top, to prevent the filling from over-boiling.

Other Low Carb Recipes to Try

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Lasagna Stuffed Peppers in a baking dish

Low-Carb Lasagna Stuffed Peppers (quick & easy)

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Servings
6 servings
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin
Low Carb Lasagna is the perfect option for days when you’re trying to work on your waistline. It’s very simple and quick to prepare, reheats well, and makes an ideal candidate for work lunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 10 oz pasta sauce
  • 10 oz cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 6 bell peppers
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients for lasagna. Cut the tops off the bell peppers. Chop the onion.
    Ingredients for the recipe on a tray
  • Sauté ground meat until it’s fully cooked. Add onion to the meat. Continue cooking until onion has a golden color. Add sauce to cooking ingredients, let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
    Skillet with meat and onion with sauce
  • Stir in parmesan and cottage cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
    Skillet with meat sauce and cheese
  • Stuff peppers with the meat mixture. Place them on a baking dish. 
    Stuffed bell peppers with lasagna mixture
  • Cover the tops with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350F for about 30 minutes or until tops are golden brown. 
    Low Carb Lasagna Stuffed Peppers in a baking dish
Nutrition Facts
Low-Carb Lasagna Stuffed Peppers (quick & easy)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 70mg23%
Sodium 714mg30%
Potassium 728mg21%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 4205IU84%
Vitamin C 156.7mg190%
Calcium 253mg25%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Posted January 4, 2019

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Natalya Drozhzhin

Natalya founded Momsdish to demonstrate that placing a homemade meal on the table is not hard at all. Natalya makes cooking easier and approachable, by simplifying the ingredients, while still producing the same great taste.