Stuffed Peppers (WW)***
by MELISSA RODRIGUEZ
serves: 4
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Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook Page 141 (Points Value 5) |
Ingredients: |
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1/2 Lb |
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Ground Beef, Lean |
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1 Cup |
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Brown Rice, Cooked |
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1 |
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Onion, Finely Chopped |
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1/4 Cup |
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Peas, Thawed |
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1/4 Cup |
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Parmesan Cheese, Grated |
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2 Tbs |
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Tomato Paste |
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3 Cloves |
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Garlic, Minced |
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1 Tsp |
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Thyme, Fresh Minced |
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1 Tsp |
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Basil, Fresh Minced |
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4 |
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Bell Peppers (Any Color) Tops Cut Off and Seeded |
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1/2 Cup |
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Tomato Sauce |
Directions: |
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1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. Mix together beef, rice, onion, peas, parmesan, tomato paste, garlic, thyme, and basil in large bowl; Spoon evenly into bell peppers. Stand peppers in shallow baking dish or casserole. Pour tomato puree over peppers; Add enough water to baking dish to come partway up sides of peppers.
3. Cover baking dish with foil and bake, basting peppers occasionally with tomato liquid, 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until peppers and rice are tender and filling is cooked through, about 20 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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