Photo Caption Stuffed peppers can easily be made into a low-carb dish. Photo Credit Eising/Photodisc/Getty Images Stuffed bell peppers are an all-in-one dinner that makes eating vegetables easy and delicious. But if you are monitoring your carb intake, you may think stuffed bell peppers are a no-go because the dish usually has a rice or pasta stuffing. Instead of avoiding this yummy meal, replace the starchy foods with sauteed vegetables and flavorful herbs. There will be fewer carbohydrates in the dish but it will be nonetheless nutritious.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large pot with water to a boil and add the peppers. Allow peppers to boil for about 3 minutes. Remove peppers from the water with tongs and set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground meat. Brown for about 3 minutes. Add garlic, carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
Stuff the peppers evenly with the meat and vegetable mixture and, if desired, top with cheese. Place stuffed peppers in a 3-quart baking dish.
Bake for about 20 minutes until cheese is melted and browned. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
This recipe can be easily modified to include different herbs and spices, vegetables, and cheeses.Peppers can be stuffed with raw meat and vegetables by adjusting cooking time to 60 minutes and adding cheese during the last 15 minutes.Large potTongs and spoon4 large stuffed bell peppers, washed with tops and seeds removed1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound of lean ground beef or turkey3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced1/2 cup chopped carrots1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup sliced mushrooms1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, reserving 1/4 cup of liquid1 tablespoon tomato paste3 tablespoons fresh parsley1 tablespoon fresh thyme1 tablespoon fresh rosemarySalt and pepper to taste1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)3-quart baking dish dmjs.addLoadEvent(function(){ new OmnitureLinkSet($("#Featured"), "Featured", "default_Featured", true, {"algo_id":"454","request_id":"45476d12-5475-48b7-b812-9fe02e45de4e","weight_config_name":"Livestrong Featured","widget_id":"116","category":"food%20and%20drink"}); });
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