About Us      Maps & Directions      Ways to Give
Print    Email
Decrease (-) Restore Default Increase (+)

Healthy Living

Healthy Recipes
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Recipe - Healthy Cooking Demo

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 4 servings
    • Calories: 293
    • Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 268 mg
    • Carbohydrates: 53g
    • Fiber: 13g
    • Protein: 17g
* Nutritional information is based on ingredients listed and serving size; any additions or substitutions to ingredients may alter the recipe's nutritional content

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Heart Healthy Recipe
These barley stuffed peppers make a great vegetarian entrée that packs a punch. You'll never miss the beef with the low fat bean and barley stuffing. Use red, yellow or orange peppers for color.

Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup barley
    • 1 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
    • 3/4 cup diced zucchini
    • 1 cup black beans, puréed
    • 1/2 cup corn
    • 1/2 cup chopped Vidalia onion
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 cup shredded low fat cheddar cheese
    • 1 3/4 cups no salt added tomato sauce
    • 1 tsp chili powder
    • Cayenne pepper to taste
    • 4 bell peppers, tops cut off, seeds and pulps removed

Preparation

    • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan over high heat, boil barley in broth until tender, about 30 to 45 minutes. In a large bowl, combine barley, zucchini, black beans, corn, onion, garlic, cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of tomato sauce, chili powder and cayenne pepper and mix together thoroughly.
    • Spoon mixture into peppers. In a small casserole dish, spread 1/4 cup of tomato sauce. Place stuffed peppers, standing, in casserole dish. Pour remaining tomato sauce on top of stuffed peppers.* Bake for 45 minutes, covered.
    • *Make ahead tip: Keep covered stuffed peppers in refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.

Review Date: February 26, 2013
Reviewed By: Christina D. Wright, RD, LDN, Nutrition Editor, Baldwin Publishing.
Judy Capodanno, Health eCooking Editorial Director, Baldwin Publishing. Contact Editor
This page created February 1, 2010 and last modified September 23, 2010
Learn more about Baldwin Publishing's editorial policy, privacy policy and sponsorship policy.

Copyright 2013 © Baldwin Publishing. All rights reserved.
Health eCooking® is a registered trademark of Baldwin Publishing®. Cook eKitchen™ is a designated trademark of Baldwin Publishing®. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein without the express approval of Baldwin Publishing is strictly prohibited.

No information provided by Baldwin Publishing in any article or in any Health eCooking® show, video, recipe, article and/or other Health eCooking product or service is a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical condition. Baldwin Publishing strongly suggests that you use this information in consultation with your doctor or other health professional. Use or viewing of any Baldwin Publishing article or any Health eCooking® show, video, recipe, article and/or other Health eCooking product or service signifies your understanding and agreement to the disclaimer and acceptance of these terms of use.
Contact Us    |    Notice of Privacy Practices    |    Terms of Use / Online Privacy    |    Site Map    |    Regional Site
A Member of Trinity Health
© 2013 Trinity Health

St. Joseph Mercy Port Huron | 2601 Electric Avenue, Port Huron, Michigan 48060 | 810-985-1500