Picadillo Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

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Picadillo Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Directions:

  1. Cut 1/4 off stem end of pepper and remove seeds.
  2. Stand pepper and tops in a microwave-safe baking dish.
  3. Add 1/2 cup water, Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high 5 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender.
  4. Stir 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce into water in dish.
  5. Meanwhile, saute beef, zucchini, and onions in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for seven minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are almost tender.
  6. Stir in garlic, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and pepper and cook 1 minute.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in raisins, vinegar, sugar, and remaining sauce.
  8. Spoon meat into peppers and replace the tops.
  9. Cover tightly and refrigerate up to two days.
  10. Heat oven to 400.
  11. Uncover baking dish and brush the peppers with oil.
  12. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until peppers are lightly charred.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 793.78 Kcal (3323 kJ)
Calories from fat 225.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.11g 39%
Cholesterol 140.59mg 47%
Sodium 3025.92mg 126%
Potassium 1539.85mg 33%
Total Carbs 78.07g 26%
Sugars 33.63g 135%
Dietary Fiber 19.62g 78%
Protein 55.32g 111%
Vitamin C 390.1mg 650%
Vitamin A 8.9mg 296%
Iron 159.9mg 888%
Calcium 133.7mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 69.74 Kcal (292 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.21g 39%
Cholesterol 12.35mg 47%
Sodium 265.87mg 126%
Potassium 135.3mg 33%
Total Carbs 6.86g 26%
Sugars 2.95g 135%
Dietary Fiber 1.72g 78%
Protein 4.86g 111%
Vitamin C 34.3mg 650%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 296%
Iron 14mg 888%
Calcium 11.7mg 13%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.2
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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