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Recipe: Stuffed Bell Peppers Rice

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Stuffed Bell Peppers Dinner at the Zoo
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Description

Stuffed Bell Peppers Rice is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This dish combines the sweetness of bell peppers with the savory taste of rice, ground beef or turkey, and spices. The dish is perfect for a family dinner, potluck, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests.

Prep Time

Preparation time for Stuffed Bell Peppers Rice is approximately 20 minutes.

Cook Time

Cooking time for Stuffed Bell Peppers Rice is approximately 50 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 6 large bell peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Baking dish

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook rice according to package instructions.
  3. While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add ground beef or turkey, onion, and garlic. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Drain any excess fat from the skillet and add diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Add the cooked rice to the skillet and mix together with the meat and tomato mixture. Remove from heat.
  7. Place the halved bell peppers in a baking dish and fill each pepper with the rice and meat mixture.
  8. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top of the stuffed peppers.
  9. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

You can use any color of bell peppers for this recipe. The dish is great for meal prep, as it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Info

Each serving of Stuffed Bell Peppers Rice contains approximately:
  • Calories: 314
  • Protein: 19g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 474mg

Recipe Tips

For a vegetarian version of this dish, simply omit the ground meat and add more vegetables, such as zucchini, mushrooms, or eggplant. You can also make this dish in a slow cooker by cooking the meat and tomato mixture in the slow cooker and then filling the peppers and baking in the oven. Lastly, feel free to experiment with different spices and herbs to tailor the recipe to your taste preferences.

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