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Stuffed Bell Peppers

Stuffed Bell Peppers on a plate
Makes: 5 Servings

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 canned pineapple.

Ingredients

  • 5 bell peppers (red, orange, yellow, or green)
  • 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
  • 3/4 cup brown rice
  • 1/2 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium diced tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and watr.
  2. Cut a circular hole in the tops of the bell peppers. Remove seeds and membrane and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients and stir until completely mixed. Fill the bell peppers with meat mixture.
  4. 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.
  5. Place heat on medium, keeping covered for 30 to 40 minutes until rice is done. Serve.

Notes

See how to make this recipe and more on USDA’s MyPlate Kitchen YouTube site.

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Source:

Simple Healthy Recipes
Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education
ONIE Project

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper, 1/5 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 283
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 53 mg
Sodium 60 mg
Carbohydrates 34 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 20 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 39 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 591 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 283
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 53 mg
Carbohydrates 34 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 20 g
Minerals
Calcium 39 mg
Potassium 591 mg
Sodium 60 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 68 mg
Phosphorus 259 mg
Selenium 19 mg
Zinc 5 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 38 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.7 mg
Vitamin B12 1.8 mcg
Vitamin C 92 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 14 mcg
Folate 36 mcg
Thiamin 0.5 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 7 mg
Choline 71 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 ounces
Protein Foods 2 ounces
Vegetables 1 cups

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do you have to cook the beef first.. how does it cook in the bell pepper with the rice.. will it be steamed? <br/>
07/08/15
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