Healthier Stuffed Peppers

Healthier Stuffed Peppers

This healthy stuffed peppers recipe uses brown rice, lean ground beef, and fresh bell peppers to make a nutritious meal that's colorful and flavorful.

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
105 min
Total Time
120 min
Servings
6

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Bring water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Meanwhile, warm a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef, onion, and garlic to the hot skillet; cook and stir until meat is evenly browned and onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Remove and discard tops, seeds, and membranes of green, red, and yellow bell peppers. Arrange peppers in a baking dish with the hollowed sides facing upward. Slice the bottoms off peppers if necessary so that they stand upright.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Mix browned beef, cooked rice, 1 can tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spoon mixture into each hollowed pepper. Mix remaining tomato sauce with Italian seasoning in a bowl; pour over peppers.'}

  6. 6

    {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven, basting with sauce every 15 minutes, until peppers are tender, about 1 hour. Sprinkle peppers with grated Parmesan cheese; serve warm.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)

291
Calories
20 g
Protein
29 g
Carbs
11 g
Fat
4 g
Fiber
549 mg
Sodium
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/219447/healthier-stuffed-peppers/
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