Best Ww Core Unstuffed Peppers Recipes

SEVEN-SPICE UNSTUFFED PEPPERS

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This Middle Eastern-inspired unstuffed peppers bowl makes a satisfying meal that includes protein, carbohydrates and vegetables. It has all the comforting flavors of the stuffed version but is much quicker to make--and clean up!

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 green bell peppers, chopped (see Cook's Note)
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons seven-spice blend
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup long-grain rice
One 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, for serving (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Yogurt, for serving, optional

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef, garlic, green peppers and onions and cook, stirring, until the beef is browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the tomato paste, seven-spice blend, dried mint, salt and pepper and saute until well combined and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the rice, crushed tomatoes and 1 cup water and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes. Remove from the heat but keep covered for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork to separate.
Serve in bowls garnished with the pine nuts and parsley with a dollop of yogurt, if desired.

UNSTUFFED PEPPERS

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If you like stuffed peppers, you'll love this speedy version. It offers all the comforting flavor of the original, but takes just half an hour. Instead of cooking the instant rice, you can use 2 cups leftover cooked rice if you have it on hand. -Beth Dewyer, Du Bois, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 pound ground beef
2 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jar (26 ounces) marinara sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook rice according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook beef, green peppers and onion over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in rice, marinara sauce and seasoning blend. Stir in cheese. , Toss bread crumbs and oil; sprinkle over the top. Bake until heated through and topping is golden brown, 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.