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Loading...This stuffed bell pepper recipe is great for meal planning and has a high potency of vitamin C giving more than 2 times you daily value (240 DV%). An excellent source of dietary fiber (29% DV), protein (34% DV), vitamins B3 (60% DV), B6 (60% DV), B5 (40% DV), B2 (30 % DV), A (20% DV), K (25% DV), E (20% DV), folate (30% DV) and potassium (25% DV) while providing a good source of vitamins B1 (15% DV), B12 (15% DV) and iron (10% DV). Stuff bell peppers during the weekend to eat during the week.
California-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers
Total Time:
1h
Cook Time:
50min
Prep Time:
10min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
320
Calories
21
g
Total Fat
8
g
Dietary Fiber
17
g
Protein
19
g
Total Carbs
Ingredients
Serves:
5
| 1 | Tbsp. | olive oil |
| 1/2 | cup | red onion, chopped |
| 1 | Tbsp. | garlic, minced |
| 2 | celery stalks, 6", diced | |
| 1 | carrot, 6", diced | |
| 1 | zucchini, 6", diced | |
| 1 | lb. | ground chicken |
| 1/4 | tsp. | sea salt, or to taste |
| 1/8 | tsp. | black pepper, or to taste |
| 1 | cup | cherry tomatoes, sliced in half |
| 2 | ripe, Fresh California Avocados, peeled, seeded and cut in small cubes | |
| 6 | bell peppers, large colorful, tops cut off |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. When hot, add onion and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add celery, carrots, and zucchini. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add ground chicken to pot and mix well. Cook for 6 minutes. Add salt and pepper.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and avocados and mix well.
- Divide ground chicken mixture among bell peppers. Line up bell peppers on rimmed baking pan and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven and carefully remove aluminum foil. Place back in the oven and cook for another 10 minutes or until peppers are tender.
Variations: You may use ground turkey instead of chicken and grape tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes.
Beverage Pairing: A glass of carbonated water.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 320
Total Fat 21 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Unsaturated Fat 12 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 mg
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Protein 17 g
Total Carbs 19 g
Cholesterol 65 mg
Sodium 170 mg
Potassium 1274 mg
Total Sugar 5 g
Vitamin A 181 mcg; Vitamin C 214 mg; Calcium 45 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 124 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.23 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 240%; Calcium 4%; Iron 10 %; Vitamin D 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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