Stuffed Green Peppers

264 Ratings

Makes: 4 servings

Total Cost: $$$$

Cook Time: 50 minutes

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

Ingredients

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

Notes

Learn more about:
- Green peppers
- Onions
- Tomatoes

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)

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	461
Total Fat	15 g
Saturated Fat	4 g
Cholesterol	84 mg
Sodium	100 mg
Carbohydrates	55 g
Dietary Fiber	5 g
Total Sugars	10 g
Added Sugars included	6 g
Protein	26 g
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Calcium	97 mg
Iron	4 mg
Potassium	868 mg

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	461
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	55 g
Dietary Fiber	5 g
Total Sugars	10 g
Added Sugars included	6 g
Protein	26 g
Minerals
Calcium	97 mg
Potassium	868 mg
Sodium	100 mg
Copper	432 mcg
Iron	4 mg
Magnesium	73 mg
Phosphorus	330 mg
Selenium	39 mcg
Zinc	4 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A	87 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6	1 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Vitamin C	135 mg
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Vitamin E	3 mg
Vitamin K	25 mcg
Folate	168 mcg DFE
Thiamin	0.4 mg
Riboflavin	0.3 mg
Niacin	12 mg
Choline	85 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

	Vegetables	1 3/4 cups
	Grains	1 1/2 ounces
	Protein Foods	2 1/2 ounces

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