Stuffed Bell Peppers

This classic stuffed pepper recipe with rice, ground beef, and a healthy rainbow of sweet red, yellow, and orange bell peppers make the best easy dinner idea any night of the week.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients: 
Makes: 5 servings

• 5 bell peppers (any color)

   

• 1 pound 90% lean ground beef

   

• ¾ cup brown rice

   

• ½ can of diced low-sodium tomatoes

   

• 3 Tbsp. lemon juice

   

• ¼ tsp. cinnamon

   

• ¼ tsp. allspice

   

• ¼ tsp. ground black pepper

Directions:

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

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Total calories      277
Total fat              8 g
Protein               21 g
Sodium              66 mg
Carbohydrate     29 g
Dietary fiber       4 g
Saturated fat      3 g
Total sugars       4 g

*Source: MyPlate

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