STUFFED BREAKFAST PEPPERS (Non-Restrictive!)
Although this says Breakfast, I would usually eat these as a snack between meals if I was having a hard time with cravings. Great end of evening treat if you have an early dinner.

INGREDIENTS
4 Egg Whites (Large Eggs. May be 6 egg whites for smaller eggs, but 4 should do)
1 dash Salt
1/2 tsp Olive Oil
1/2 cup, pieces or slices Mushrooms
2 cups Spinach
1/4 tsp Mrs. Dash Table Blend (or other salt substitute with spices.)
3 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia) Bell Peppers, cut in half. (Cook 5 halves. Use 1 half in recipe)
(optional: 1/2 chopped onion)

INSTRUCTIONS
In a frying pan, cook chopped mushrooms, 1/2 of one diced red pepper and spinach in 1/2 tsp olive oil (Can use less). Season to taste. I use lemon pepper to give a bit of acidity to the mushrooms and spinach. Then I add a few drops of Tabasco for heat.)

Distribute mixture evenly into pepper halves.

Lightly beat egg whites. Pour into pepper halves.

Bake in oven at 375 for approx 40-45 min or until eggs are set.
(EDIT: It was suggested by a reader that "350 degrees for 20 - 30 minutes should do it". So use your discretion. I personally like the peppers to be soft, so I cook at a higher heat for longer. ))

NOTE: You can also make this with 1 or 2 whole eggs if you need additional protein. Using egg whites makes this unrestricted. (Eat 2 pepper halves per serving)

EDIT: Some readers asked if Bell Peppers were unrestricted. Let me clarify:

Unrestricted means that this meal does not have to count as your protein for the day if you use egg whites, not that you can eat as many bell peppers as you want in a day.

According to the official IP chart, there are certain foods which are restricted which should not be eaten more than a few times a week. (For example, tomatoes, brussel sprouts, beans (wax/ green), eggplant). Bell Peppers are NOT on that list and are considered unrestricted (you have no limit of days where you can eat them.)

However, Bell Peppers have carbs... different colors have different carb content. They are unrestricted, but not unlimited. Meaning you shouldn't eat a bowl of 8 sliced bell peppers in a day.

As always, if you are in doubt, speak with your own coach. Thats one of the great things about IP is that you have a personal coach who will know your own body and weight loss as you meet weekly. It's YOUR weight loss, so in all cases, you can use what you see on the internet as a guide, but always use your head and use your coaches if you have questions.