Turkey and Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers w/ Tangy Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Turkey and Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers w/ Tangy Tomato Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Cut tops off of bell peppers and clean the seeds and insides out. Boil all four peppers for 4-6 minutes on each side. Remove from water and place upside down on a paper towels to remove any excess water.
  3. Meanwhile, on medium-high heat, brown turkey in 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt (salt is optional) in skillet, then add onions. After onions are soft, add 2 tbsp water, black pepper, cumin and chili powder. Mix and let simmer for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
  4. While browning turkey, in small saucepan, bring 8 tbsp water to boil, add vinegar and simmer for 2 min. Turn heat down to medium-low, then add crushed tomatoes, tomato soup, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, sugar and 1/2 tbsp olive oil. Mix well and let simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Spray 9x9 casserole with olive oil cooking spray. Place peppers right side up in casserole and fill each pepper with 1/4 cup of brown rice. Add 1 tbsp tomato mixture in each pepper. Then add meat/onion mixture. Drizzle small amounts of tomato mixture over all four peppers. Set aside remaining sauce.
  6. Spray foil with cooking spray and cover peppers, cook for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle each pepper with shredded cheese. Place in oven for 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven. Let stand for 5 minutes, and drizzle remaining tomato mixture over peppers. Serve with a dollop of sour cream - (optional).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 246.59 Kcal (1032 kJ)
Calories from fat 110.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.29g 19%
Cholesterol 20.4mg 7%
Sodium 216.2mg 9%
Potassium 350.49mg 7%
Total Carbs 28.86g 10%
Sugars 10.9g 44%
Dietary Fiber 3.65g 15%
Protein 5.28g 11%
Vitamin C 119.9mg 200%
Vitamin A 3mg 99%
Iron 51.3mg 285%
Calcium 94.3mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 82 Kcal (343 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.09g 19%
Cholesterol 6.78mg 7%
Sodium 71.89mg 9%
Potassium 116.55mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.6g 10%
Sugars 3.62g 44%
Dietary Fiber 1.22g 15%
Protein 1.75g 11%
Vitamin C 39.9mg 200%
Vitamin A 1mg 99%
Iron 17mg 285%
Calcium 31.4mg 9%

* 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

  • 5.2
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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