Beef / Pork

Whole-Grain Stuffed Peppers is for Dinner.

Whole-Grain Stuffed Peppers takes several minutes to prepare.

Whole-Grain Stuffed Peppers takes several minutes to cook.

Whole-Grain Stuffed Peppers makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Whole-Grain Stuffed Peppers are:

? 2 large ripe bell peppers, any color
? ? lb. ground meat (beef, pork, turkey, etc.)
? ? lb. cleaned mushrooms, sliced
? Small can tomato sauce, divided
? Small can tomatoes (I like the flavored ones, depending on the flavor of the dish)
? ? onion, chopped
? 1or 2 clove garlic, minced
? ? cup grated Parmigiano cheese
? Pepper to taste
? Pinch salt
? Italian seasoning
1 cup cooked Kashi 7-grain Pilaf

Here is how you make Whole-Grain Stuffed Peppers:

Stuffed Peppers - Recipe is for 2 peppers ? double for 4, etc.In nonstick skillet, begin browning meat. When meat is about 1/2 way done, add onion, garlic, seasonings and mushrooms to skillet. Continue cooking until meat is completely browned; drain. In mixing bowl, combine tomato sauce, tomatoes, Kashi and Parmigiano cheese. Mix until combined. Add tomato sauce mixture to cooked, drained meat/veggies and toss to combine. Cut tops off of peppers, remove seeds and ribs. Spoon mixture into peppers, utilizing as much of the mixture as you like. Place in baking dish, and fill with 1-2 inches of water. Cover peppers with remaining tomato sauce. Bake for 30 minutes at 350. Sprinkle with enough Parmigiano or mozzarella cheese to make a crust, and bake until cheese is melted and golden brown.Suggestions: for Italian flavored, use the tomatoes that come canned with basil. For a Southwest flair, add ? cup black beans to the mixture instead of Kashi, substitute taco seasoning for the Italian seasoning, add chopped cilantro, ? cup of the salsa , 1 small can chopped green chilies, and substitute grated Queso Fresco cheese for the Parmigiano cheese.Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TAZANGEL36.

The nutritional information for Whole-Grain Stuffed Peppers is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 232.6

• Total Fat: 8.3 g
• Cholesterol: 19.3 mg
• Sodium: 1,173.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 28.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.0 g
• Protein: 15.7 g