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 pineapple.
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1Prepare peppers
Cut a circular hole in the tops of the bell peppers. Remove seeds and membrane and set aside.
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2Combine filling
In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients and stir until completely mixed. Fill the bell peppers with meat mixture.
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3Cook
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. Place heat on medium, keeping covered for 30-40 minutes until rice is done. Serve.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts
- Name Value
- Calories 277
- Total Fat 8g
- Saturated Fat 3g
- Cholesterol 57mg
- Sodium 66mg
- Total Carbohydrates 29g
- Dietary Fiber 4g
- Total Sugars 4g
- Protein 21g
- Calcium 48 mg
- Iron 3mg
- Potassium 588mg
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Team Nutrition/All rights reserved
