Sugar-Free Grilled Green Peppers
Elevate your next barbecue or weeknight dinner with these Sugar-Free Grilled Green Peppers, a simple yet flavorful side dish that’s perfect for health-conscious eaters. Featuring tender, smoky green bell peppers brushed with a zesty blend of olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, and a splash of lemon juice, this recipe is both low-carb and bursting with fresh Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, these peppers are charred to perfection, enhancing their natural sweetness without a trace of added sugar. Whether paired with grilled proteins or enjoyed as a standalone snack, these vibrant, nutrient-packed peppers are sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 3 whole green bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2
Wash the green bell peppers thoroughly under running water. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
Step 3
Cut each pepper in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, and lemon juice until well blended.
Step 5
Brush the oil and spice mixture evenly over the outside and inside of the pepper halves.
Step 6
Place the peppers skin-side down on the grill. Close the lid and grill for about 8-10 minutes.
Step 7
Flip the peppers to grill the other sides, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and slightly charred.
Step 8
Remove the peppers from the grill and let them rest for a minute. Arrange the peppers on a serving plate and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (395.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 333.1 |
| Total Fat 28.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1191.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.6g | |
| Protein 3.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 35.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 659.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories