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Jo's Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients
large peppers, any colour 4
extra lean ground beef 1/4 lb 113 g
onions, chopped 1 cup 250 ml
minced garlic 1 tbsp 15 ml
oregano 1 tbsp 15 ml
egg whites 2
cooked rice 1 1/2 cups 375 ml
salsa for stuffing 1/2 cup 125 ml
parmesan cheese

Directions
Step 1 Cut tops of peppers and remove seeds. Place in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 2 Add beef to a non-stick frying pan when partially cooked add onions, garlic, oregano, salsa, egg whites and rice.
Step 3 In a baking dish, stuff peppers with mixture and top with salsa* and parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake at 350 F for 20 to 30 minutes.
Step 4 * May also use tomato sauce
Submitted by: Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod