Ingredients
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- 4 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup cooked rice (or quinoa, or barley)
- 1 cup cooked ground meat (or hearty beans)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and scoop out the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked rice, meat (or beans), onion, tomatoes, cheese, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and pour a bit of tomato sauce in the bottom of the dish.
- Bake for about 40 minutes until the peppers are soft and the tops are golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
You can pre-cook the peppers by boiling them for 3 minutes for a softer texture if desired. Feel free to customize the filling with whatever ingredients you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (if meat is omitted)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg