Epicure's Marinara Stuffed Peppers

Layers of flavour make these stuffed peppers an Epicure favourite.

Makes 4 servings

Cost Per Serving: 2.67

Prep Time: 10 - 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 - 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 medium bell peppers
• 1 lb (450 g) extra lean ground beef
• 1 Tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) diced carrot
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) diced onion
• 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Epicure’s Seasoning for Pizza Oven Fries
• 2 cups (500 ml) prepared Epicure’s Marinara Sauce Mix, divided
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) cooked rice
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) raisins

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
2. For stuffed pepper halves, cut peppers in half lengthwise and gently remove pith and seeds.
3. For stuffed whole peppers, cut tops from peppers and gently remove pith and seeds. Dice pepper tops and mix with carrot and onion.
4. In Epicure’s Eclipse^® Coated Professional Frying Pan, cook beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat. Remove from pan and set aside.
5. In the same pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables and Seasoning for Pizza Oven Fries and cook for 5 minutes. Add beef. Stir in 1/2 cup (250 ml) Marinara Sauce and remaining ingredients.
6. Spoon mixture into peppers. Place in shallow baking dish and pour remaining Marinara Sauce around peppers.
7. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes.

Use brown rice to add fill-you-up-fast fibre. 

Per Serving : Calories 330, Fat 9 g (Saturated 2 g, Trans 0.5 g), Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g (Fibre 6 g, Sugars 15 g), Protein 26 g.

Tips: Serving Suggestion: Serve with a side salad and prepared Epicure’s Dressing.

Super Spice Tip: 1 tsp (5 ml) of Epicure's Cinnamon has more antioxidants than 1/2 cup (125 ml) of blueberries.