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Description
Stuffed peppers provide a one-dish meal that is loaded with plenty of protein and vegetables. Make this recipe as it is, or use it as a base and add your own twist. Create a vegetarian version by substituting black beans or mushrooms for beef. You can also swap brown rice or quinoa for the orzo. Add an international spin with Greek spices and feta cheese instead of mozzarella…
Nutrition information for 1 stuffed pepper: Calories 197; Total Fat 5.6 g; Saturated Fat 2.8 g; Trans Fat 0 g; Cholesterol 20 mg; Sodium 298 mg; Carbohydrate 25.6 g; Fiber 3.5 g; Sugars 8.1 g; Protein 11.4 g
Ingredients
- 1/4 lb. lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup black olives (chopped)
- 14.5 oz. no salt added diced tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)
- 1 cup orzo pasta (cooked)
- 1/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 4 bell peppers (medium-sized, any color)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the ground beef and cook for 3 minutes, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Add the onion and cook 2 minutes more. Add the black olives and tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, for about 3 more minutes, or until most of the liquid from the tomatoes has evaporated and the beef is no longer pink.
- Add the garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper. Stir in the orzo pasta and turn off the burner.
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| Calories270Calories from Fat45 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Fat5g8% |
| Saturated Fat1.5g8% |
| Trans Fat |
| Cholesterol20mg7% |
| Sodium370mg15% |
| Potassium650mg19% |
| Protein16g |
| Calories from Fat45 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Carbohydrate43g14% |
| Dietary Fiber6g24% |
| Sugars6g |
| Vitamin A30% |
| Vitamin C180% |
| Calcium10% |
| Iron15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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