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Cooking at Home - Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Makes: 5 Servings

Peppers stuffed with a combination of ground beef, brown rice, veggies and spices create a filling dish. Try using red, green, yellow, and orange bell peppers for a colorful meal. Enjoy with a side of low-fat cottage cheese and canned pineapple.

Ingredients

  • 5 bell peppers (red, orange, yellow, or green)
  • 1 pound ground beef, 90% lean
  • 3/4 cup brown rice
  • 1/2 can diced tomatoes, low-sodium
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Cut a circular hole in the tops of the bell peppers. Remove seeds and membrane and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients and stir until completely mixed. Fill the bell peppers with meat mixture.
  3. Place the stuffed bell peppers in large stock pot on stove, with the tops facing up. Add 1-inch water to bottom of pot and cover.
  4. Place heat on medium, keeping covered for 30-40 minutes until rice is done. Serve.

Source: ONIE Project - Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper, 1/5 of recipe

Nutrients

Amount

Total Calories

277

Total Fat

8 g

Saturated Fat

3 g

Cholesterol

57 mg

Sodium

66 mg

Carbohydrates

29 g

Dietary Fiber

4 g

Total Sugars

4 g

Added Sugars included

0 g

Protein

21 g

Vitamin D

0 mcg

Calcium

48 mg

Iron

3 mg

Potassium

588 mg