Bell Peppers Stuffed With Spanish Rice, Low Fat/Low Carb

The caloric value of this changed from 381 a serving to 171 a serving; 22 grams of fat to 3 grams of fat. This tastes like a million dollars also.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  large green peppers
• 8  ounces ground turkey
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1  cup cooked brown rice
• 1  cup  recipe-style stewed tomatoes (with juices)
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1  ounce  finely shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Bring water in a large saucepan to a boil.
2. Meanwhile, cut the peppers lengthwise in half.
3. Remove and discard the stems, seeds and membranes.
4. Carefully, place the peppers in the boiling water for 3 minutes.
5. Using a slotted spoon, remove the peppers and invert them onto paper towels to drain well.
6. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
7. Lightly spray an unheated large skillet with no-stick spray.
8. Add the turkey and onions.
9. Cook over medium heat until the turkey is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
10. Stir in the rice, tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, basil, salt and pepper.
11. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
12. Place the pepper halves in an 8x8x2 baking dish.
13. Spoon the meat mixture into the pepper shells.
14. Sprinkle the cheese on top.
15. Bake about 10 minutes or until heated through.