Yield: 8 Servings | Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper half

Cost/Serving: $1.23

Ingredients:

1/2-pound lean ground turkey, beef, or Italian sausage

1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup)

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 (15-ounce) can spaghetti sauce

3 cups cooked brown rice

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

4 green or red peppers (softball size)

 

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Sauté sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked to 155°F. Pour off any fat.
  3. Stir in oregano, spaghetti sauce, rice, and 1/2 cup cheese.
  4. Wash peppers, cut in half lengthwise, and remove seeds. Arrange in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  5. Spoon sausage mixture into peppers, mounding on the top.
  6. Cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top. Continue to cook another 10 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts: Servings: 8, Serving size: 1 stuffed pepper half
Amount per serving: Calories 210, Total Fat 7g, Saturated Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 30mg, Sodium 125mg, Total Carbohydrates 27g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Total Sugar 5g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 13g

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