Stuffed Bell Peppers

by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

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Stuffed Bell Peppers
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
1
package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread mix plus ingredients to prepare

6
medium green bell peppers

1
large onion, thinly sliced

1
teaspoon olive oil

1
can (16 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained

1
package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed and drained

1
can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced black olives, drained

1/3
cup raisins

1
tablespoon chili powder

1
teaspoon ground sage

1
cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Cherry tomato halves and fresh herbs for garnish (optional)



Preparation:
1.
Prepare cornbread according to package directions. Cut into cubes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Slice tops off bell peppers; discard stems and seeds. Finely chop tops to equal 1 cup; set aside. Rinse peppers. Bring 2 to 3 inches water to a boil over high heat in large saucepan. Add 1 or more peppers and boil 1 minute, turning peppers with tongs to blanch evenly. Rinse with cold water; drain. Repeat with remaining peppers.

2.
Place onion and oil in Dutch oven. Cover and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes or until onion is tender and browned. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water, if needed, to prevent sticking. Add chopped bell pepper; stir 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Add tomatoes, corn, olives, raisins, chili powder and sage; stir. Stir in corn bread (it will crumble) and 3/4 cup cheese. Spoon filling into peppers. Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Place peppers in baking dish; bake 20 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Garnish, if desired.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Sodium 301 mg
Protein 12 g
Fiber 6 g
Carbohydrate 42 g
Cholesterol 7 mg
Saturated Fat 2 g
Total Fat 7 g
Calories from Fat 23 %
Calories 257
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 1/2
Vegetable 3-1/2
Fruit 1/2
Starch 1
Fat 1


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