Un-Stuff Those Peppers
This weekend I made a super-duper delicious dinner that I'm not ashamed to brag about here. Because, afterall, it's my blog and I'll brag if I want to. Back to the delicious dinner...this one is extra super quick and easy...only a few ingredients and about 8 minutes of prep time. Try this one when you want a meal that's yummy, fulfilling, and healthy. You're asking yourself, why does it have to be healthy, right? Well in case you missed it, I'm a committed Weight Watcher member, now. Don't worry, topping off these un-stuffed peppers with a healthy amount of cheese will make it delicious to even the non-healthy eater!
Un-Stuffed Peppers
1 Green Pepper
(this is gonna cost you...hurricane Wilma ruined the crop...at least that's the bologna my grocery store fed me to explain why they're so expensive...)
1 c. Brown Rice
1 c. Ground Pork
(you can use any meat you like...ground beef, chicken, turkey, deer, squirrel...the pork was on sale last week at my grocery store...you know, the one that's making a killing overcharging for their green peppers...geez....)
1 package Taco Seasoning
(or your own combination of cumin, chili powder, garlic & onion)
1 small can tomato sauce
1 c. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
(I used less...feel free to regulate your cheese as you wish!)
Cook rice according to package directions...I'd recommend the microwave because it's quickest. Brown pork with taco seasoning. Mix cooked rice and browned pork in a bowl. While your pork is browning, cut pepper and remove seeds and membranes. Chop green pepper. Place the meat and rice mixture in the bottom of an 8x8 baking dish and sprinkle chopped green peppers overtop. Pour tomato sauce over entire dish. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over and broil for 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted. This makes enough for 4 sorta hungry people or 2-3 really hungry people...it's super easy to make enough for more, though. Double everything and use a 9x11 baking dish for 4-6 people. I made corn muffins to go with this because it seemed like a good chioce since it's kind of a mexican flavored dish. Leftovers of this dish will hold up well in the refrigerator to be reheated the next day...I dare you to try that with stuffed peppers...know what you get? A slimy green peppery mess. And no one I know likes a slimy green peppery mess.
Weight Watcher Points: 6 for 1 cup