Eggs Baked in Bell Peppers with Spinach & Turkey Bacon
A sweet bell pepper half packed with savory turkey, bacon, and egg, baked, then finished with a drizzle of olive oil.
Ingredients
1/2 large bell pepper (halved and seeded)
1 egg
1 slice bacon (cooked and crumbled)
2 oz. ground turkey
1/2 tbsp. butter
1/4 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
1/2 tbsp. cream cheese
1/2 tbsp. cheddar cheese (shredded)
1/2 tbsp. chives (chopped)
1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
Sprig of cilantro (garnish)
1 tsp. olive oil (for drizzling)
Salt and pepper to taste
Macronutrients
Protein: 24g
Fat: 27g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
While preheating, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it is crispy enough to be broken into pieces.
Lightly grease a baking dish and place the bell pepper half cut side up.Â
In a bowl, mix the cooked ground turkey, with cream cheese, chives, spinach, bacon, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spoon the turkey mixture into the pepper half and carefully crack the egg over the mixture in the pepper. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the egg is set to your preference.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with chopped cilantro and bacon bits before serving.
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