Stuffed Peppers with Brown Rice and Cannellini Beans Recipe

Name: Stuffed Peppers with Brown Rice and Cannellini Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons uncooked instant brown rice; Cooking spray; 4 medium bell peppers, any color or combination, halved lengthwise; 1 15.5-ounce can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 2 medium ribs of celery, finely chopped; 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled; 2 tablespoons snipped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Servings: persons

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons uncooked instant brown rice
Cooking spray
4 medium bell peppers, any color or combination, halved lengthwise
1 15.5-ounce can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium ribs of celery, finely chopped
1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
2 tablespoons snipped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

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In a medium saucepan, cook the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt and margarine.
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Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425F.
3
Lightly spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
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Set aside.
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Place the bell pepper halves with the cut side down in a single layer in another 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish (doesnt need to be sprayed).
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Roast the peppers, covered, for about 20 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
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Using tongs, transfer the peppers with the cut side up to the sprayed baking dish.
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Set aside.
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Reduce the oven temperature to 350F.
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Stir the remaining ingredients except the parsley into the cooked rice.
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Spoon about 3/4 cup rice mixture into each pepper half.
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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the mixture is heated through and the peppers are tender.
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Sprinkle with the parsley.
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Serve hot or at room temperature.
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(Per serving)
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Calories: 217
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Total fat: 5.0g
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Saturated: 0.5g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
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Monounsaturated: 2.5g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Sodium: 60mg
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Carbohydrates: 35g
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Fiber: 8g
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Sugars: 7g
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Protein: 8g
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Calcium: 72mg
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Potassium: 582mg
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2 starch
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1 vegetable
32
1/2 fat

194

kcal

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Fat

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons uncooked instant brown rice, Cooking spray, 4 medium bell peppers, any color or combination, halved lengthwise, 1 15.5-ounce can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Peppers with Brown Rice and Cannellini Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Stuffed Peppers with Brown Rice and Cannellini Beans

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