MULTIGRAIN STUFFED PEPPER CUPS

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"This recipe is one of my family's favorites," remarks Judy Charbonneau of Bethlehem, Connecticut. "With its mix of healthy grains, this variation on stuffed peppers is high in fiber, low in fat-delicious!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 large sweet red or green peppers
1 pound lean ground turkey
3 green onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup dried currants
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/4 cup cooked medium pearl barley
1/4 cup cooked bulgur
1/4 cup cooked lentils
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut peppers in half lengthwise; remove stems and seeds. In a large kettle, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Rinse in cold water and drain; set aside., In a large saucepan, cook the turkey, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in 2 cups spaghetti sauce, corn, currants, wine or broth, barley, bulgur, lentils, brown sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Spoon a heaping 1/2 cupful into each pepper cup., Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top each pepper with remaining spaghetti sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Cover and bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until peppers are tender and filling is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Mocha Bella
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These stuffed peppers are a great party food. They're easy to make, they can be served hot or cold, and they're always a hit with guests.


Buthaina Almahana
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and these stuffed peppers definitely fit the bill. They're unique, flavorful, and delicious.


Wong
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These stuffed peppers are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. They're packed with broccoli, carrots, and zucchini.


Caleb reuben
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I love that these stuffed peppers can be made ahead of time. I made them on Sunday and reheated them for dinner on Tuesday. They were just as good as when they were fresh out of the oven.


Phyllis Rightnowar
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These stuffed peppers are a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have leftover rice in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up.


Muna Darbo
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I'm a big fan of stuffed peppers, and these multigrain stuffed pepper cups are some of the best I've ever had. The multigrain stuffing is flavorful and the peppers are cooked perfectly.


Maria Liza Combate
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These stuffed peppers are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love them and they don't even realize they're eating healthy.


hember nayamez
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and these stuffed peppers definitely fit the bill. They're packed with vegetables and whole grains, and they're delicious too!


Anas Asghar
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These stuffed peppers are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, hearty, and filling. I love making them on a cold winter night.


suwa has
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I'm new to cooking and these stuffed peppers were one of the first things I made. They were easy to make and turned out great! I'm definitely going to try more recipes from this website.


Sizwe Ngemu
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These stuffed peppers are a great make-ahead meal. I made them on Sunday and reheated them for dinner on Tuesday. They were just as good as when they were fresh out of the oven.


Boucheron Moses
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I made these stuffed peppers for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again for my next party.


Rana aryan Rajput
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These stuffed peppers were a great way to use up some leftover vegetables. I had some leftover broccoli, carrots, and zucchini, and I just added them to the stuffing. They turned out great!


Mueez Tahir
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made these stuffed peppers with quinoa instead of ground beef. They were still delicious! The multigrain stuffing was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly.


oshada lakshan
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These stuffed peppers were delicious! I made them for dinner last night and my husband and kids loved them. The multigrain stuffing was a nice change from the usual white rice stuffing.


Rashad Molla
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I'm not usually a fan of stuffed peppers, but these were amazing! The multigrain stuffing was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Aavash Giri
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These multigrain stuffed pepper cups were a hit with my family! They're healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.