Stuffed Bell Peppers w/ Black Beans
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 307.5
- Total Fat: 17.2 g
- Cholesterol: 48.2 mg
- Sodium: 336.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 23.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
- Protein: 14.2 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Stuffed Bell Peppers w/ Black Beans calories by ingredient
Introduction
A healthier alternative to an old favorite. Using ground beef is more economical than ground turkey. Adding black beans means using less ground beef and also adds fiber and texture. A healthier alternative to an old favorite. Using ground beef is more economical than ground turkey. Adding black beans means using less ground beef and also adds fiber and texture.Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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Sweet Bell Peppers - 4 cut in half length wise.
Ground Beef 1 pound. (ground turkey may be substituted to lower fat.)
Black Beans Cuban Style 1 - 15 oz can drained.
Tomato Sauce No Added Salt 1 - 8 oz can.
Diced Tomatoes Italian 1 - 14.5 oz can.
Onion Raw - 0.5 cup chopped.
Garlic Clove - 1 minced.
Italian Seasoning - 2 tsp.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 0.5 tbsp.
Brown Rice Cooked - 1.5 cups.
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat non-stick wok or frying pan. Add olive oil, onion, ground beef (or turkey), garlic, & Italian seasoning. Stir until beef is brown. Drain. Return to pan. Stir in diced tomatoes and black beans. Add cooked brown rice. Spread 2oz of the tomato sauce in the bottom of casserole dish. Lay peppers on the sauce and fill each with 1/8th of the filling mixture. Top each with remaining tomato sauce. Cover and bake @ 375 degrees for 45 minutes.
Serving Size: Makes 8 servings.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HS1056.
Serving Size: Makes 8 servings.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HS1056.
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