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Corn and Pepper Cups

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Makes: 10 Servings

Use brown rice in this classic stuffed pepper dish to add more whole grains to your meal.

Ingredients

  • 5 medium green peppers (cut in half, lengthwise)
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with chiles, undrained
  • 1 can (15.2 ounces) low-sodium canned corn, drained
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  3. Remove seeds from peppers. Cook in boiling water 2 to 3 minutes. Drain. Set aside.
  4. Cook onion and garlic in oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
  5. Combine rice, tomatoes, corn, and onion mixture. Mix well.
  6. Spoon rice mixture into pepper halves. Places on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
  7. Bake at 350 °F for 10 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with cheese.
  8. Bake for 5 more minutes until cheese melts.

Notes

Source:

University of Maryland Extension
Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 pepper with filling
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 147
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 6 mg
Sodium 160 mg
Carbohydrates 27 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 57 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 257 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 147
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 6 mg
Carbohydrates 27 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 5 g
Minerals
Calcium 57 mg
Potassium 257 mg
Sodium 160 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 41 mg
Phosphorus 124 mg
Selenium 6 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 38 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
Vitamin C 46 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 6 mcg
Folate 36 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 19 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/4 cups
Grains 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 3/4 cups

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