Main Dishes July 05, 2014
Calories
447
Sodium
1481mg
61% DV
Fat
23g
36% DV
Protein
23g
46% DV
Carbs
35g
12% DV
Fiber
6g
25% DV
Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers
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I found a recipe for stuffed peppers done in the slow cooker but the filling didn't thrill me. I decided to use the method but change the ingredients. 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 cou
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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
447
Sodium
1481mg
61% DV
Fat
23g
36% DV
Protein
23g
46% DV
Carbs
35g
12% DV
Fiber
6g
25% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Polysaturated Fat 4g 29%
Monosaturated Fat 10g 67%
Cholesterol 77mg 25%
Sodium 1481mg 61%
Potassium 750mg 21%
Protein 23g 46%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber 6g 25%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 1766IU 35%
Vitamin B6 2mg 129%
Vitamin C 36mg 60%
Calcium 156mg 15%
Iron 9mg 54%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.