Complete Meal in a Vegetable
"Protein, carbs, vegetables — all in one edible container."
Makes 6 peppers.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut tops off peppers, remove seeds. Place in baking dish.
Brown meat in a skillet, drain excess fat. Add onion and garlic, cook 2-3 minutes.
Add tomatoes, rice, seasonings, and ½ cup cheese. Stir to combine.
Stuff peppers with the mixture, packing firmly. Top with remaining cheese.
Pour ¼ cup water in the bottom of the baking dish. Cover with foil.
Bake 30 minutes covered. Remove foil, bake 10-15 more until cheese is bubbly and peppers are tender.
Add cumin, chili powder, black beans. Top with salsa instead of marinara.
Skip the rice. Add extra vegetables (zucchini, mushrooms) to the filling.
Freeze stuffed peppers before baking. Thaw and bake when ready.