This colourful mouth watering dish is a great way for you (and your kids!) to get some vegetables, protein, iron, vitamin A, & C! This recipe will give you all three macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) in one. It’s super easy and the gorgeous colours match the fall season!

You will need:

• 6 bell peppers
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced or 1 tsp garlic paste
• ¾ – 1lb lean ground beef
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper 
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 cup frozen or canned corn (unsalted)
• 1 cup tomato sauce (unsalted)
• 5 cups of water 
• 1 cup low fat (<18% M.F.) low sodium mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions:

1. in a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp of canola oil on medium-high heat and sauté the onions  until softened.
2. Add minced garlic or garlic paste, and sauté for 1 minute. 
3. Add the ground beef and mix together. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes. 
4. Meanwhile, slice the top of the peppers off and remove the inner membranes and seeds. 
5. In a separate pot, boil water and place the cut peppers inside for 3-4 mins until they’re a bit soft. (This cuts down baking time in the oven). Drain well and place upright in baking dish. 
6. Once meat is cooked, add the tomato sauce and corn. Let it simmer for another 10 minutes until reduced. 
7. Now stuff each pepper with the filling, and top it with mozzarella cheese. 
8. Bake at 350°F in the oven for 15-20 minutes!

*Want a vegetarian version? Use TVP (soy protein) instead of beef, or black beans and quinoa!*

Nutrition Information (per serving):

250 kcal / 20g protein / 21g carbohydrate / 7g fat

Photo Credit: Cooking Classy