Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Stuffed Bell Peppers
YIELD Makes 6 servings
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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:
- 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.
- 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.
This recipe appears in:
Mexican
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| 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 |