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Stuffed Green Peppers

Stuffed Green Peppers

265 Ratings
265 Ratings
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Stuffed Green Peppers on a plate
Makes: 4 servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Cook Time: 50 minutes

These tasty stuffed peppers make a delicious and filling entrée. Use brown rice to increase your whole grains.

Ingredients

  • 4 green bell pepper (large, washed)
  • 1 pound turkey, ground, 85% lean
  • 1 cup rice, uncooked
  • 1/2 cup onion (peeled and chopped)
  • 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce, unsalted
  • ground black pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cut around the stem of the green bell peppers. Remove the seeds and the pulpy part of the peppers.
  3. Wash, and then cook peppers in boiling water for five minutes. Drain well.
  4. In saucepan, brown turkey. Add rice, onion, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, and black pepper.
  5. Stuff each pepper with the mixture and place in casserole dish.
  6. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the green peppers.
  7. Cover and bake for 30 minutes at 350 °F.

Notes

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Source:

From Pyramid to the Plate: Healthy Eating by Timing, Combining, and Planning 
Adopted from: Eating Right is Basic
Michigan State University Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper, 1/4 of recipe (435g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 452
Total Fat 15 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 84 mg
Sodium 99 mg
Carbohydrates 53 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 25 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 92 mg
Iron 4 mg
Potassium 789 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 452
Total Fat 15 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g
Linoleic Acid 4 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 15 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 8 mg
Cholesterol 84 mg
Carbohydrates 53 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 25 g
Minerals
Calcium 92 mg
Potassium 789 mg
Sodium 99 mg
Copper 402 mcg
Iron 4 mg
Magnesium 68 mg
Phosphorus 321 mg
Selenium 39 mcg
Zinc 4 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 79 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.9 mg
Vitamin B12 1.2 mg
Vitamin C 99 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 22 mcg
Folate 163 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.4 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 12 mg
Choline 82 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

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

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I have always enjoyed this recipe. The recipe is very simple and very tasty. My husband loves them.
02/24/09
When we made this recipe, we substituted a mixture of black beans, rice, tomatoes, onions, and green peppers flavored with chili powder and garlic powder for the stuffing. We called it "Vegetarian Stuffed Green Peppers."
09/02/08
This one made some converts to bell peppers! It's a great one to make ahead, too.
10/23/07
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