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Lamb Stuffed Peppers

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From: American Lamb Board

Quick Facts

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 30 min.
Total: 45 min.
Stuff yourself with these delicious lamb-filled peppers.

Ingredients

  • 6 small red or green peppers (or 3 large)
  • 3/4 lb cooked lamb leg or shoulder, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp Italian herb seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp seasoned pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded

Directions

  • Cut tops off small peppers or split large peppers in half lengthwise.
  • Remove seeds and membranes.
  • In large bowl, combine lamb, vegetables, tomato sauce, celery, onion, Italian herbs, pepper, garlic, and cumin.
  • Spoon into green peppers, dividing the mixture evenly.
  • Arrange the peppers in a shallow 11-x-7-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in 350F oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over peppers. Cook additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 232
  Calories from Fat 89 (38%)
(15%)Total Fat 10g
(25%)Saturated Fat 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
(21%)Cholesterol 63mg
(15%)Sodium 365mg
(18%)Potassium 633mg
Total Carbohydrate 14g
(17%)Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 4g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(45%)Protein 23g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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