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Healthy Stuffed Pepper Recipe

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Teresa H. Dec. 23, 2024

Stuffed pepper

Prep 15 minutesCook 30 minutesEasyServes 4
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Coach Chiquita Nicole

Good job! The stuffed pepper looks like a delicious choice. Its all about consistency and making these healthy choices a regular part of your routine

Instructions

  • 1.

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  • 2.

    Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them upright in a baking dish.

  • 3.

    In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).

  • 4.

    Add the lean ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).

  • 5.

    Stir in the diced tomatoes, cooked quinoa or brown rice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

  • 6.

    Spoon the beef mixture into each bell pepper, packing it tightly. If using, sprinkle cheese on top.

  • 7.

    Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.

  • 8.

    Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1.

    4 large bell peppers (any color)

  • 2.

    1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)

  • 3.

    1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice

  • 4.

    1 small onion, diced

  • 5.

    2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 6.

    1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)

  • 7.

    1 teaspoon cumin

  • 8.

    1 teaspoon paprika

  • 9.

    Salt and pepper to taste

  • 10.

    1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheese (optional)

  • 11.

    Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) for garnish

Nutrition

  • calories

    300

  • fat

    10

  • saturates

    4

  • carbohydrates

    30

  • fibres

    6

  • sugar

    4

  • addedSugar

    0

  • protein

    25

Healthy Stuffed Pepper Recipe

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2 comments
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    Teresa H.Author

    "Stuffed pepper"

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    Coach Chiquita Nicole

    "Good job! The stuffed pepper looks like a delicious choice. Its all about consistency and making these healthy choices a regular part of your routine"