Lighter Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (3 1/2 oz) bag boil-in-the-bag rice
4 medium red bell peppers
3/4 lb ground sirloin
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp allspice
2 cups marinara sauce , recommended is classico tomato-basil or homemade
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup dry red wine

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450.
Cook rice according to pkg. Set aside.
While rice cooks, cut tops off bell peppers; reserve tops. Discard seeds and membranes. Place peppers, cut side down in an 8 square microwave safe baking dish; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH 2 min or til crisp-tender.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat. Add beef and next 5 ingredients; cook 4 min or til beef is lightly browned, stirring to crumble. Remove from heat. Add rice, 1/2 c pasta sauce, and cheese to beef mixture, stirring to combine.
While beef cooks, combine 1 1/2 c pasta sauce and wine to a boil in a small saucepan.
Spoon about 3/4 c beef mixture into each pepper. Place peppers in a 2 quart baking dish coated with cooking spray; add sauce mixture then cover with foil.
Bake at 450 for 20 minute Uncover; bake 5 more min or til lightly browned. Garnish with pepper tops if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	292.58 Kcal (1225 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.51g	12%
Cholesterol	80.56mg	27%
Sodium	1057.73mg	44%
Potassium	970.29mg	21%
Total Carbs	24.08g	8%
Sugars	13.69g	55%
Dietary Fiber	5.09g	20%
Protein	23.94g	48%
Vitamin C	133.6mg	223%
Vitamin A	3mg	99%
Iron	53.1mg	295%
Calcium	209.6mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	65.13 Kcal (273 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.67g	12%
Cholesterol	17.93mg	27%
Sodium	235.47mg	44%
Potassium	216mg	21%
Total Carbs	5.36g	8%
Sugars	3.05g	55%
Dietary Fiber	1.13g	20%
Protein	5.33g	48%
Vitamin C	29.7mg	223%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	99%
Iron	11.8mg	295%
Calcium	46.7mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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