Stuffed Peppers (Quicker and Healthier) Recipe

Name: Stuffed Peppers (Quicker and Healthier)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large bell peppers (halved and seeded); 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean or ground turkey); 1 medium onion (grated); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 medium zucchini (grated); ½ cup roasted red pepper (chopped); 5 cups baby spinach leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano (chopped); 2 tablespoons of fresh mint (Chopped); 1 cup tomato sauce (divided); 1 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 large bell peppers (halved and seeded)
1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean or ground turkey)
1 medium onion (grated)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 medium zucchini (grated)
½ cup roasted red pepper (chopped)
5 cups baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons fresh oregano (chopped)
2 tablespoons of fresh mint (Chopped)
1 cup tomato sauce (divided)
1 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, poach the bell pepper halves till just tender.
3
remove and allow to drain cut side down on paper towels or a tea cloth.
4
While the peppers are par-boiling, heat a large deep sided frying pan to med-high heat.
5
Add the ground meat, onions and garlic and cook till the meat is no longer pink.
6
Add thezucchini, red peppers, spinach, oregano and mint (and some salt and pepper, if you like)
7
Cook till the zucchini and spinach are wilted (there will be some juice at the bottom of the pan).
8
Divide meat mixture into the four large pepper halves (it will mound up pretty well)
9
Divide tomato sauce over four filled peppers, then top with the mozzarella.
10
Bake about 10 minutes to melt the cheese and heat completely through.

517

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large bell peppers (halved and seeded), 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean or ground turkey), 1 medium onion (grated), 2 garlic cloves (minced), and more.

Yes, Stuffed Peppers (Quicker and Healthier) 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.

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Stuffed Peppers (Quicker and Healthier)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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