Mexican Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Mexican Stuffed Peppers
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Directions:

  1. Begin by placing bell peppers into a pot of water, just enough to cover them.
  2. Boil peppers just until the skin color begins to change to a paler green and they become very slightly tender (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Immediately remove from heat and place peppers in cold water to halt the cooking process.
  4. Meanwhile, sauté onions and rice in olive oil until rice turns white and onions become transparent.
  5. Mix one can of tomato sauce with one can of water and add the cumin, pepper to taste, garlic powder, and chili powder.
  6. Add mixture to the rice and onions, stir, cover, reduce heat and simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes or until rice is done.
  7. Mix one can tomato sauce with about half a can of water and add to the bottom of a shallow baking dish. (Mix in some vegan red wine vinegar for added flavor if desired).
  8. When rice is done, add half of the cheese and mix. Stuff bell pepper halves with the rice mixture and place in the baking dish.
  9. Bake at 350º for about 20 minutes or until heated through.
  10. Top with remaining cheese and bake 5 minutes more, or until cheese melts.
  11. Serve topped with the sauce mixture from the bottom of the baking dish.
  12. Recipe can easily be expanded. It can be served alone as a complete meal for 2 people or, with other side dishes accompanying, will serve 4.
  13. Serves: 2.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 737.19 Kcal (3086 kJ)
Calories from fat 241.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.82g 41%
Sodium 1632.46mg 68%
Potassium 381.53mg 8%
Total Carbs 93.46g 31%
Sugars 8.92g 36%
Dietary Fiber 4.03g 16%
Protein 32.62g 65%
Vitamin C 123.2mg 205%
Vitamin A 3mg 99%
Iron 54.9mg 305%
Calcium 35.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 167.39 Kcal (701 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.09g 41%
Sodium 370.68mg 68%
Potassium 86.63mg 8%
Total Carbs 21.22g 31%
Sugars 2.02g 36%
Dietary Fiber 0.92g 16%
Protein 7.41g 65%
Vitamin C 28mg 205%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 99%
Iron 12.5mg 305%
Calcium 8.1mg 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

  • 16.2
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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