Stuffed Peppers with Ground Lamb

== Ingredients ==
* 4 medium green bell peppers
* ½ pound lean ground lamb
* ¼ cup chopped onion
* 1 cup cooked brown or white rice
* 1 x 8-ounce can tomato sauce
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
* ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
== Directions ==
# Preheat the oven to 350°F.
# Prepare an 8-inch square or round baking dish with non-stick pan spray.
# Cut a thin slice from the stem end of each pepper.
# Remove all the seeds and membranes.
# Partially cook the peppers in a large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes.
# Drain and set aside.
# In a large non-stick skillet, saute the ground lamb and the onion over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, until the lamb is browned and the onion is tender; drain off the fat.
# Stir in the rice, ½ cup of the tomato sauce, the garlic, salt, oregano, and pepper.
# Divide the mixture evenly to fill the peppers.
# Stand the peppers upright in the prepared baking dish and top them with the remaining tomato sauce.
# Cover the peppers with foil and bake for 40 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
== Nutritional information ==
*Makes 4 servings
*Per serving (1 stuffed pepper): Calories: 242 | Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 702mg | Carbohydrate: 25g | Dietary Fiber: 3g | Sugars: 7g | Protein: 15g 
* Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch | 2 Vegetable | 1 Medium-Fat Meat | 1 Fat
==Contributed by:==
* World Recipes Y-Group
* Healthy Recipes for diabetic Friends Y-Group
*Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny 
* Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
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