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Stuffed Peppers
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Servings
6
Ingredients
1/2
cup
uncooked whole grain
brown rice, couscous, etc.
2
tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
1
medium
onion
chopped
2
tbsp
tomato paste
4
cloves
minced garlic
1
pound
protein/veggies- ground
ground turkey, mushrooms, your choice
1
can
14.5 diced tomatoes
1
tsp
oregano
dried
6
bell peppers- halved
1
cup
cheese
dairy, nut based, etc.
1/4
cup
parsley
fresh, chopped
Instructions
Cut peppers in half and place in baking dish (9 X 13). Drizzle with olive oil.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare rice/grain according to package instructions.
In large skillet, cook onions until soft. About 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and garlic and cook for a few more minutes.
Add meat/mushrooms/black beans- your choice. Or use a combination of each. Cook well. If extra liquid/fat, drain.
Return mixture to skillet, stir in rice/grain and diced tomatoes. Season with oregano, salt, pepper.
Spoon mixture in peppers evenly and top with cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and cook for about 10 more minutes.
Garnish with parsley and enjoy!