Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

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Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Directions:

  1. Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over high heat.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon salt and bell peppers.
  3. Cook until peppers just begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
  4. Using slotted spoon, remove peppers from pot, drain off excess water and place peppers cut side up on paper towels.
  5. Return water to boil; add rice and boil until tender, about 13 minutes.
  6. Drain rice and transfer to large bowl; set aside.
  7. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350°F.
  8. Meanwhile, heat 12 inch heavy bottomed skillet over medium high heat until hot, about 1 1/2 minutes; add oil and swirl to coat.
  9. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
  10. Add ground beef and cook, breaking beef into small pieces with spoon, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
  11. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant about 30 seconds.
  12. Transfer mixture to bowl with rice; stir in tomatoes, 1 cup cheese, parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
  13. Stir together ketchup and reserved tomato juice in small bowl.
  14. Place peppers cut side up in 9 inch square baking dish.
  15. Using soup spoon, divide filling evenly among peppers.
  16. Spoon 2 tablespoons ketchup mixture over each filled pepper and sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of remaining cheese.
  17. Bake until cheese is browned and filling is heated through, 25 to 30 minutes.
  18. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 463.17 Kcal (1939 kJ)
Calories from fat 285.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.71g 49%
Cholesterol 84.27mg 28%
Sodium 343.54mg 14%
Potassium 470.28mg 10%
Total Carbs 17.5g 6%
Sugars 6.44g 26%
Dietary Fiber 2.64g 11%
Protein 26.01g 52%
Vitamin C 127.4mg 212%
Vitamin A 3.3mg 110%
Iron 52.3mg 291%
Calcium 299.8mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 144.85 Kcal (606 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.92g 49%
Cholesterol 26.35mg 28%
Sodium 107.44mg 14%
Potassium 147.07mg 10%
Total Carbs 5.47g 6%
Sugars 2.01g 26%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 11%
Protein 8.14g 52%
Vitamin C 39.8mg 212%
Vitamin A 1mg 110%
Iron 16.4mg 291%
Calcium 93.8mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.4
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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