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Stuffed Peppers with Cauliflower & Artichoke Hearts

Stuffed Peppers with Cauliflower & Artichoke Hearts

Stuffed peppers, stuffed with turkey, vegetables, and great taste. Steel-cut oatmeal used in this recipe instead of rice to make it more in the Zone.
Yield Total Time (mins)
4 Servings 20

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz Lean ground turkey breast
  • 1 Egg white
  • 2 cup Onion -chopped
  • 1/4 cup Steel-cut oats
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley - minced
  • 1 tsp Dried basil - crumbled
  • 3/4 tsp Dried oregano - crumbled
  • 1/4 tsp Ground red pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
  • 4 Green bell peppers
  • 1(14.5 oz) cans Diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 2 to 3 Garlic cloves - minced or pressed
  • Cauliflower & Artichoke Hearts:
  • 16 oz Frozen cauliflower
  • 1/2 (10 oz) boxes Birds Eye frozen artichoke hearts
  • 2 tsps Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsps Red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 tsps Dr. Sears' Zone Extra Virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Almonds - slivered
  • 4 cup Strawberries

Nutrition

Calories

390

Carbohydrates

44g

Fat

11g

Fiber

14g

Protein

32g

Instructions

  1. Combine filling ingredients in a medium-size mixing bowl.
  2. Mix with clean, bare hands to evenly distribute, then divide into four portions and shape loosely into balls.
  3. Slice tops off peppers, removing as little off as possible. Cut the bottoms to make flat enough to stand. Remove seeds and membrane.
  4. Poke a fork hole in the bottom of each pepper to allow steam to enter.
  5. Stuff with meat mixture and place upright in a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker.
  6. Mix any remaining mixture, tomatoes, ground pepper, cumin and garlic and pour over peppers.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or HIGH for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  8. About 10 minutes before serving, insert a collapsible metal steamer into a 3-quart saucepan with 2 cups of water. Cover and bring to boil.
  9. Add frozen vegetables, cover, and steam until easily pierced with a fork, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  10. Combine remaining ingredients in a large serving bowl. Drain veggies, add to the bowl and toss to coat.
  11. Divide among 4 dinner plates.
  12. Place a stuffed pepper and a portion of the sauce on each dinner plate and serve.
  13. Have a cup of strawberries for dessert.
Notes:
  • Steel-cut oats are the surprise ingredient in this Zone-friendly version of an American classic. They have more texture, body, and flavor, than rolled oats.
  • If frozen, transfer meat to a pan in the refrigerator 24 to 36 hours before you need it so it will have ample time to thaw.

Zone Products In This Recipe:

Dr. Sears’ Zone Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 16.9 fl oz bottle

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