How to Make Healthier Stuffed Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stuffed peppers are a classic dish that has been loved by many for generations. This recipe for healthier stuffed peppers is a lighter take on the traditional dish, using wholesome and nutrient-dense ingredients to create a delicious and satisfying meal. Whether you’re looking for a nutritious weeknight dinner or a meal prep option, these healthier stuffed peppers will surely become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup brown rice
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green bell peppers
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 2 yellow bell peppers
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans natural tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 stuffed peppers

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, warm a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef, onion, and garlic to the hot skillet; cook and stir until meat is evenly browned and onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Remove and discard tops, seeds, and membranes of green, red, and yellow bell peppers. Arrange peppers in a baking dish with the hollowed sides facing upward. Slice the bottoms off peppers if necessary so that they stand upright.
  • Mix browned beef, cooked rice, 1 can tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spoon mixture into each hollowed pepper. Mix remaining tomato sauce with Italian seasoning in a bowl; pour over peppers.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, basting with sauce every 15 minutes, until peppers are tender, about 1 hour. Sprinkle peppers with grated Parmesan cheese; serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    291 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 549mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 205mg
    • Calcium: 90mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 842mg