Lightened-Up Stuffed Peppers (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Lightened-Up Stuffed Peppers (Food Network Kitchens)
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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the tops off each pepper, reserve them and hollow out the insides of the peppers of any seeds and seed walls. Sprinkle the insides with a pinch salt and a pinch pepper and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the garlic and onions. Cook until softened, 3 minutes, and then add the beef, oregano, cinnamon and cumin. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the tomato paste until it coats the meat and is slightly darkened. Stir in the broth, rice and lentils. Remove from the heat and set aside until the liquid is absorbed and the mixture is cooled slightly. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  3. Divide the filling among the peppers and place the tops back on. Set the peppers upright in a small baking dish, such as an 8-inch square baking dish. Whisk 1 1/2 cups water with the remaining tablespoon of tomato paste and olive oil. Pour into the dish around the peppers. Cover tightly with foil and bake until the peppers are tender and the rice and lentils are cooked through, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
  4. Carefully transfer the peppers to a serving dish and pour the cooking liquid into a medium nonstick skillet. Boil over high heat until the sauce is thickened and reduced to about 1/2 cup. Remove from the heat and add the dill. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the sauce with the stuffed peppers.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 271.72 Kcal (1138 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.85g 21%
Cholesterol 37.5mg 13%
Sodium 62.19mg 3%
Potassium 456.07mg 10%
Total Carbs 20.17g 7%
Sugars 6.45g 26%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g 30%
Protein 16.99g 34%
Vitamin C 122.6mg 204%
Vitamin A 3mg 99%
Iron 53.2mg 295%
Calcium 36.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 86.86 Kcal (364 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.43g 21%
Cholesterol 11.99mg 13%
Sodium 19.88mg 3%
Potassium 145.79mg 10%
Total Carbs 6.45g 7%
Sugars 2.06g 26%
Dietary Fiber 2.37g 30%
Protein 5.43g 34%
Vitamin C 39.2mg 204%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 99%
Iron 17mg 295%
Calcium 11.8mg 4%

* 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

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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