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Main dishesKidney Cooking | Georgia Council on Renal NutritionCombination MealsStuffed Green PeppersIngredients2 tablespoon vegetable oil½ pound ground lean beef, turkey or chicken¼ cup onions, chopped¼ cup celery, chopped2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon celery seed2 tablespoons italian seasoning1 teaspoon black pepper½ teaspoon sugar1 ½ cups cooked rice6 small green peppers, seeded with tops removedpaprikaYield: 6 servingsServing size: 1 stuffed pepperDirections1. Preheat oven to 325ºF.2. Heat oil in saucepan.3. Add ground meat, onions and celery, cook until meat is browned.4. Add all ingredients except green peppers and paprika to sauce pan.Stir together, remove from heat.5. Stuff peppers with mixture. Wrap with foil or place in a dish and cover.Bake for 30 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with paprika.Nutritional content per serving131 calories 0 grams trans fat 36 milligrams sodium9 grams protein 28 milligrams cholesterol 160 milligrams potassium4 grams total fat 15 grams carbohydrate 83 milligrams phosphorus1 gram saturated fat 1 gram fiber 38 milligrams calcium— 35 —