Good for You Stuffed Peppers

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   1.Cook the rice without salt or butter according to the package directions.

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   2.Cook the beef in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it's well browned, stirring often to break up the meat.

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   Pour off any fat.

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   Stir 2 cups of the sauce and the rice in the skillet.

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   3.Cut each pepper in half lengthwise.

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   Discard the seeds and white membranes.

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   Place the pepper shells in a 17 x 11-inch roasting pan.

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   4.Spoon the beef mixture into the pepper shells.

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   Pour the remaining sauce over the filled peppers.

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    Cover the dish.

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    5.Bake at 400F for 45 minutes or until the peppers are tender.

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    Top with the cheese.

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    Let stand for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

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    6.Serving Suggestion: Serve with a salad of romaine lettuce and cherry tomatoes drizzled with lowfat balsamic vinaigrette.

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    For dessert, serve biscotti with prepared lemon curd for dipping.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.