WW Stuffed Banana Peppers

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WW Stuffed Banana Peppers are healthy. They are prepared in 40 minutes, so they are good as a quick snack. They contain banana peppers, reduced-fat cream cheese, reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese, garlic, dried herbs, green onions, salt, black pepper, and cooking spray. Serve these WW Stuffed Banana Peppers with garden salad, grilled chicken breast, roasted broccoli, Greek yogurt ranch, and fresh vegetable platters. We would easily store these stuffed banana peppers, so we can easily make them in advance.

STATS:

  • Total time: 40 minutes
  • Calories: 160 kcal
  • Serving size: 2 stuffed pepper halves
  • Cooking time: 25 minutes
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 8
  • Course: Snack
  • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Cuisine: American

EQUIPMENT:

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing spoon & bowl
  • knife
  • Cutting board
  • Baking paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small spoon

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 medium banana peppers
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • Quarter tsp salt
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 8 oz softened reduced-fat cream cheese
  • One tsp dried herbs
  • 2 chopped green onions
  • Quarter tsp black pepper
  • Cooking spray, as needed

INGREDIENT NOTES:

BANANA PEPPERS:

  • Utilize these peppers to make this snack to provide a mild tangy taste. They will easily get tender and create space for the filling.

REDUCED-FAT CREAM CHEESE:

  • It is utilize to make the creamy filling and it will also provide protein content. It should be soft so it mix easily with the filling.

REDUCED-FAT CHEDDAR CHEESE:

  • Include the cheddar cheese to offer the savory taste in this filling. We have to shred the cheese fresh so it melts nicely.

GARLIC:

  • Put the garlic to add a savory taste in the dish. It should be fresh to add the strong taste and it will nicely stabilize the indulgent taste of cheddar cheese.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, warm the oven to 375°F and cover the sheet with baking paper.
  2. Wash the banana peppers and cut them lengthwise, then remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. Mix reduced-fat cream cheese, minced garlic, shredded cheddar, dried herbs, green onions, salt, and black pepper in the bowl.
  4. Add the cheese mixture to the banana pepper halves and put them on the sheet.
  5. Bake the stuffed banana peppers for 25 minutes and broil for three minutes.
  6. Lastly, take the peppers from the oven and cool slightly, then serve warm.

TIPS:

  • We have to remove the seeds and membranes to make the dish less spicy.
  • Utilize the soft cream cheese so it mix smoothly in the filling.
  • You have to broil the peppers with care so they does not get burn.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Include the stuffed banana peppers in a closed vessel and store for four days.

FREEZER:

  • Cool the baked peppers and freeze them in the container for two months.

FAQs:

Do these banana peppers have any spice in them?

  • No, these peppers have a mild spice and slightly tangy flavor.

Is it possible to prepare these peppers earlier?

  • Yes, you can make them before and store and bake them when required.

Should we add regular cream cheese in these stuffed peppers?

  • Yes, you can use regular cream cheese, but it will raise the calories and points.

Can we prepare these stuffed peppers in the air fryer?

  • Yes, you can prepare them in the air fryer at 350°F for 14 minutes.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 160 kcal

Net carbs: 5 g

Iron: 0.6 mg

Total carbs: 6 g

Vitamin A: 700 IU

Fiber: 2 g

Calcium: 160 mg

Protein: 9 g

Sodium: 350 mg

Potassium: 200 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 4 Points