Bell Peppers Stuffed With Spanish Rice, Low Fat/Low Carb Recipe

Name: Bell Peppers Stuffed With Spanish Rice, Low Fat/Low Carb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large green peppers; 8 ounces ground turkey; ½ cup chopped onion; 1 cup cooked brown rice; 1 cup recipe-style stewed tomatoes (with juices); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 ounce finely shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

2 large green peppers
8 ounces ground turkey
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup recipe-style stewed tomatoes (with juices)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ounce finely shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

1
Bring water in a large saucepan to a boil.
2
Meanwhile, cut the peppers lengthwise in half.
3
Remove and discard the stems, seeds and membranes.
4
Carefully, place the peppers in the boiling water for 3 minutes.
5
Using a slotted spoon, remove the peppers and invert them onto paper towels to drain well.
6
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
7
Lightly spray an unheated large skillet with no-stick spray.
8
Add the turkey and onions.
9
Cook over medium heat until the turkey is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
10
Stir in the rice, tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, basil, salt and pepper.
11
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
12
Place the pepper halves in an 8x8x2 baking dish.
13
Spoon the meat mixture into the pepper shells.
14
Sprinkle the cheese on top.
15
Bake about 10 minutes or until heated through.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large green peppers, 8 ounces ground turkey, ½ cup chopped onion, 1 cup cooked brown rice, and more.

Yes, Bell Peppers Stuffed With Spanish Rice, Low Fat/Low Carb falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bell Peppers Stuffed With Spanish Rice, Low Fat/Low Carb

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