Thursday, May 3, 2012

Lebanese Peppers


************Prep Time : 50 Minutes .... Cook Time : 45 Minutes *********
4 medium red bell peppers
1 teaspoon black pepper , divided
1/2 cup fat-free , lower-sodium beef broth , divided
1 cup cooked long-grain rice , cooled
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 pound sirloin
2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley , divided
2 Tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup chooped oinon
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1/4 cut water
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons plain 2% reduced-fat Greek youurt
4 leon wedges
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1) Preheat oven to 400*
2) Cut tops off bell peppers ; reserve. Discard seeds . Place peppers in a micowave-safe baking dish ; cover with damp paper towels . Micowave at HIGH 6 minutes . Let stand 5 minutes .
3) Combine 1/2 teaspoon black pepper , 1/4 cup broth , and next 5 ingredients . Divide beef mixture among peppers ; top with tops . Pour 2 cups water into dish ; cover . Bake at 400* for 45 minutes . Sprinkle peppers with 1/4 cup parsley .
4) Heat a medium skillet over medium-heat . Add oil to pan . Add onion ; saute for 8 minutes , stirrings occasionally . Add garlic ; suate for 30 seconds . Add 1/4 cup broth , tomatoes , and next 4 ingredients ; bring to a boil . Reduce heat ; simmer 30 minutes . Stir in 1/4 cup parsley and yogurt . Serve with lemons.

2 comments:

  1. Looks good. I can substitite the things I'm allergic to like tofu for yogurt etc. but it could work for me. Thanks Pic

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  2. You are very welcome .

    You can use green or red bell peppers .

    My people love them ...

    PIC

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