" SOUTH BEACH" STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

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This is a recipe I made up when I was in Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet. My kids have begun to request it for supper!

Provided by LaurietheLibrarian

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 bell peppers
olive oil
1 lb ground turkey
1 stalk celery, chopped with top
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon spike seasoning (for zest)
28 ounces ground peeled tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded cheese (or more)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Wash the peppers, cut the tops off, and place in oiled glass dish.
  • Cover and microwave the peppers for 5 minutes.
  • Saute the veggies and ground turkey with a dollop of olive oil. (I chop up the usable remainders of the pepper tops as well).
  • Add the tomatoes and seasonings. Cook for 3-4 minutes to evaporate some of the liquid.
  • Stuff the peppers and top with cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until the peppers are soft and the cheese is toasted.
  • Add Ins: you could add cooked rice or stir in extra cheese to the mixture before baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.9, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 87.4, Sodium 266.9, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 9.5, Protein 28.2

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