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Multigrain Stuffed Pepper Cups

Multigrain Stuffed Pepper Cups
"This recipe is one of my family's favorites," remarks Judy Charbonneau of Bethlehem, Connecticut. "With its mix of healthy grains, this variation on stuffed peppers is high in fiber, low in fat—delicious!"
8 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 4 large sweet red or green peppers
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1/2 cup dried currants
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup cooked medium pearl barley
  • 1/4 cup cooked bulgur
  • 1/4 cup cooked lentils
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Cut peppers in half lengthwise; remove stems and seeds. In a large
  • kettle, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Rinse in cold
  • water and drain; set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, cook the turkey, onions and garlic over medium
  • heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in 2 cups spaghetti
  • sauce, corn, currants, wine or broth, barley, bulgur, lentils, brown
  • sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer,
© Taste of Home 2013

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Multigrain Stuffed Pepper Cups (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Spoon a
  • heaping 1/2 cupful into each pepper cup.
  • Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top
  • each pepper with remaining spaghetti sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan
  • cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until peppers are
  • tender and filling is heated through. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: One serving (1 stuffed pepper half) equals 282 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 51 mg cholesterol, 649 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 16 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable.
Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.
© Taste of Home 2013