By Sharon Campbell
Last night, my girlfriend and I made stuffed green peppers for dinner. I hadn't had them in a long time; and they were delicious! Stuffed peppers are not only easy to make, but they are good for you, too, depending on what you stuff them with. We used a healthy combination of brown rice, ground turkey, and some seasonings, with low-fat shredded cheese to make a delicious combination that really kept the calories down and kept them healthy as well. So, here's what we did:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Take 2 green bell peppers, and cut them in half and seed them. Get a large pot of water boiling for them. Take 1 cup of brown rice and water, and add them to a microwave-safe dish. Microwave for at least 8 minutes, or longer if there is still water in the bottom. While the rice and water are going, brown 1lb of ground turkey in a frying pan, and season with 2 teaspoons of taco seasoning, garlic powder, chopped onion flakes, and cayenne pepper, for some heat.
You may add or omit anything you like; I like heat in my food, but not too much sodium, which is why we only used a little taco seasoning, and added cayenne pepper. Cook until brown; when the rice is done, add to meat mixture. Add pepper halves to boiling water, and cook for approximately 5 minutes. When peppers begin to feel a little soft, remove from water and place on a baking sheet. Add meat and rice mixture in the pepper halves. Cover with shredded cheese; bake in oven until cheese is melted. Serve with a salad and a nice glass of wine and enjoy!
There are so many tasty ways to eat healthy. Just pick your favorite meal, and turn it around to make it healthier. It's that easy!
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