Stuffed Pepper Delight & Pomegranate Juice! 😋🌶️

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: cooked lentils

Ground turkey is leaner, while lentils are budget-friendly and protein-rich.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is high in protein, while bulgur is often cheaper and quicker to cook.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree avoids preservatives, while canned is economical.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground meat to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, and seasonings; mix well.

Fill each bell pepper with the meat mixture, packing it tightly.

Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and add a splash of water to the bottom.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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