Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed Peppers might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 629 calories, 22g of protein, and 18g of fat each. This recipe covers 34% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. A mixture of olive oil, onion, salt and pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the onion you could follow this main course with the Candy Corn Cupcakes as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Instructions

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Stir rice into 6 cups of boiling water. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 35 minutes or until rice is tender.
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Remove from heat.
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Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Divide rice among 3 bowls. Cover 2 bowls; chill for Chicken Fried Rice and Rice and Bean Burritos. Toss chickpeas into remaining rice.
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Preheat oven to 350F. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Halve 4 bell peppers lengthwise, core and seed. Blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes.
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Remove; invert on towels to drain.
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In a skillet, warm oil over medium-high heat. Saut onion for 3 minutes.
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Add garlic, red pepper, diced bell pepper and zucchini; saut 5 minutes.
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Add tomatoes and saut 2 minutes; toss with rice mixture.
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Add half of mozzarella, if using.
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Place peppers in a baking dish. Divide filling among peppers. Cover with foil; bake until heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Remove foil. Top with remaining cheese, if using; bake until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 30 m.
Servings6
Health Score83
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