Lean & Green Healthy Mexican Bell Pepper Casserole

OPTAVIA Counts:

• 1 Lean
• 3 Green
• 3 Condiment

This amazing casserole is chocked full of flavor and packed with protein. Both creamy and delicious the entire family will love it as well! Could you enjoy healthy Mexican food at breakfast, lunch and dinner? Complete this healthy lean and green Mexican Bell Pepper Casserole recipe and you’ll have a Mexican meal that is on any healthy meal plan and second to none!

Difficulty: Medium

Servings: 4

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Lean & Green Mexican Bell Pepper Casserole

Ingredients

• 3 large Eggs
• 12 oz Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
• 1/2 cup Onion Sliced
• 1 small Garlic Cloves Minced
• 1 tsp Olive Oil
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Dry Mustard
• 1/2 tsp Coriander
• 2 medium Green Bell Peppers Chopped
• 8 oz Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese Shredded
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Lean & Green Mexican Bell Pepper Casserole

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degree F
2. Beat together the eggs and yogurt, set aside
3. In a medium skillet, cook onions and garlic in oil with spices until onions are translucent. Add peppers, and continue to cook over low heat, 4 to 5 minutes if using frozen and 8 to 10 if using fresh
4. Spread half the pepper mixture in a deep casserole dish and top with half the cheese; repeat the layers. Pour yogurt mixture over top.
5. Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.