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
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5 bell peppers (any color)
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1 pound 90% lean ground beef
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¾ cup brown rice
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½ can of diced low-sodium tomatoes
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3 Tbsp. lemon juice
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¼ tsp. cinnamon
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¼ tsp. allspice
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¼ tsp. ground black pepper
Directions:
- Cut a circular hole in the tops of the bell peppers. Remove the seeds and membrane and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and stir until completely mixed. Fill the bell peppers with the meat mixture.
- 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.
- 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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