Main Dishes
June 23, 2013
Calories
336
Sodium
1111mg
46% DV
Fat
17g
27% DV
Protein
17g
34% DV
Carbs
26g
9% DV
Fiber
4g
19% DV
Slow Cooker Italian Stuffed Peppers
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I'm always looking for ways to sneak more nutrition into my main dishes but my kids (even the adult ones can be picky) aren't often receptive. Spinach packs a lot of bang for the buck but it's on the "I don't eat that!" list. I learned long ago that if I grind the offender up into tiny pieces there is no way it could get left on the plate. So that's what I did here. The veggies help to keep the filling moist during the long cooking period.
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1 pound low fat ground turkey
1 pound turkey Italian Sausage
1 cup cooked wild/brown rice blend
6 oz fresh baby spinach
1 onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
6 oz tomato paste
1/4 dry white wine
salt and pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
5-6 large bell peppers tops cut off and seeds removed
1 pound turkey Italian Sausage
1 cup cooked wild/brown rice blend
6 oz fresh baby spinach
1 onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
6 oz tomato paste
1/4 dry white wine
salt and pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
5-6 large bell peppers tops cut off and seeds removed
Place the spinach in the food processor and pulse about 12 times to mince. Place in a skillet that has the oil heating over medium/high heat. Add the onion, garlic, chili flakes, fennel, oregano, salt and...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
336
Sodium
1111mg
46% DV
Fat
17g
27% DV
Protein
17g
34% DV
Carbs
26g
9% DV
Fiber
4g
19% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
6g
31%
Polysaturated Fat
3g
21%
Monosaturated Fat
8g
50%
Cholesterol
58mg
19%
Sodium
1111mg
46%
Potassium
564mg
16%
Protein
17g
34%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
4g
19%
Sugar
11g
23%
Vitamin A
1324IU
26%
Vitamin B6
1mg
96%
Vitamin C
27mg
45%
Calcium
116mg
11%
Iron
7mg
40%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
