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Rainbow Bell Pepper Boats with Garbanzo Beans and Kale

Rainbow Bell Pepper Boats with Garbanzo Beans and Kale

130 Ratings
130 Ratings
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Rainbow Bell Pepper Boats with Garbanzo Beans and Kale on a plate
Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Preparation Time: 1 hour

Red, orange, and yellow bell peppers stuffed with garbanzo beans, kale, walnuts, and brown rice make a delicious Mediterranean-influenced vegetarian dish.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups instant brown rice (cooked)
  • 4 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, and orange)
  • 2 cups kale (chopped)
  • 1 can 15 oz garbanzo beans, unsalted
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 °F.
  2. Cook rice according to package directions.
  3. Slice bell peppers in half vertically and remove seeds.
  4. Reserve about half of garbanzo beans; mash remaining portion with a fork.
  5. Mix rice with kale, garbanzo beans (mashed and whole), nuts, salt, and pepper.
  6. Fill peppers with mix; place in baking dish and cover.
  7. Bake about 30 minutes.
  8. Remove lid and bake more 5 more minutes.
 

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Nutrition Information

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 330
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium N/A
Carbohydrates 48 g
Dietary Fiber 9 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 78 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 597 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 330
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g
Linoleic Acid 4 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.8 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 48 g
Dietary Fiber 9 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Minerals
Calcium 78 mg
Potassium 597 mg
Copper 902 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 110 mg
Phosphorus 241 mg
Selenium 12 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 356 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 1.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mcg
Vitamin C 162 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 245 mcg
Folate 103 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 43 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3 1/2 cups
Grains 1 ounce
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces
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