main dish•breakfast•dinner
3-Ingredient Bell Pepper & Cheese Egg Cups
For High Triglycerides
Low Carb
205 kcal
12 gfat
8 gcarbs
15 gprotein
Nutrition Notes
Low Carb *
This recipe fits a low-carb diet with minimal ingredients. It provides protein and vitamins from egg...
For Triglycerides High *
Recipe is suitable for high triglycerides. Eggs have dietary cholesterol but do not significantly im...
* Gluten is an early-stage product and can make mistakes. Verify its outputs.
Ingredients
- 4 medium bell peppers, any color
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup Mexican-blend shredded cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Preparation
- 1
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. - 2
Step 2
Cut bell peppers in half through the stem end. Remove ribs and seeds. Place the peppers in the pan cut-side up and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. - 3
Step 3
Bake the peppers for 15 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and crack 1 egg into each pepper cup. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, then top each with 1/2 tablespoon cheese. - 4
Step 4
Bake until the egg whites are set, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired. Bon appetit!
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