Nutrition
4 Servings, 1/2 pepper each
Ingredients:
2 green peppers, halved, seeded
Boiling water to cover
Meat Mixture:
1/3 cup wheat crackers, crushed
1 Tbsp. instant minced onion
1/3 cup skim milk
1 egg
1/2 tsp. basil leaves
1/8 tsp. salt
3/4 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup tomato sauce
Directions:
1. Soak crackers and onion in milk until soft and milk is absorbed.
2. Add egg and seasonings. Mix well.
3. Gently mix ground beef with milk mixture.
4. Cook peppers in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain well.
5. Fill pepper halves with meat mixture. Spread one tablespoon tomato sauce over each serving. Cover with wax paper.
6. Cook at “high” power for 3-1/2 minutes. Rotate dish. Cook on “high” power another 3-1/2 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand, covered, 3 minutes.
For Conventional Oven:
Bake uncovered at 375ºF for 45 minutes or until meat is done.
Per Serving:
Calories – 245
Total fat – 15 grams
Sodium – 287 mg
© American Institute for Preventive Medicine