STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
Absolutely! Here’s a recipe for Stuffed Bell Peppers:
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients:
- 4 large bell peppers (any color), tops removed and seeds removed
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Optional: Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Bell Peppers:
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes from the inside. Rinse the peppers under cold water and set them aside.
- Cook the Filling:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef (or turkey) until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for a few minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the cooked rice, drained diced tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Fill the Bell Peppers:
- Stuff each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture. Press the filling down gently to pack it in.
- Bake the Stuffed Peppers:
- Place the stuffed bell peppers in a baking dish. Drizzle a little olive oil over the tops of the peppers.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Add Cheese and Finish Baking:
- Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded cheese over the tops of the peppers.
- Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the peppers are tender.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove the stuffed peppers from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Yield:
This recipe makes 4 stuffed bell peppers.
Nutritional Information (per stuffed pepper):
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 450mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 25g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 7g
- Protein: 26g
Enjoy these hearty Stuffed Bell Peppers, packed with flavorful meat, rice, and cheese—a delicious and satisfying meal!
