Vegetarian Baked Stuffed Red Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Baked Stuffed Red Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup long-grain rice (preferably brown); 1 teaspoon salt; 4 large sweet peppers (preferably red); 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup celery, finely diced; 1/2 cup sunflower seeds; 1/4 cup parsley, minced; 2 eggs, slightly beaten (or equivalent egg substitute); 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crumbled; 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1/2 cup long-grain rice (preferably brown)
1 teaspoon salt
4 large sweet peppers (preferably red)
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely diced
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup parsley, minced
2 eggs, slightly beaten (or equivalent egg substitute)
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crumbled
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1
Cook rice in 1-1/2 cups boiling salted water for 35 minutes or until tender.
2
Drain if necessary.
3
Set aside. Cut peppers in half.
4
Remove seeds and white membrane. Parboil peppers in boiling salted water for 5 minutes.
5
Arrange in slightly oiled, shallow 1-1/2 quart baking dish.
6
Melt butter in small skillet. Add onion, celery, and sunflower seeds.
7
Saute until onion is tender.
8
Remove from heat. Stir into rice. Add parsley, eggs, oregano, jalapeno pepper, black pepper, and salt to taste. Fill peppers with mixture. Sprinkle cheese on top.
9
Put about 1/3 cup hot water in bottom of dish.
10
(I use the water used to parboil the peppers.) Bake at 400 F for about 20 minutes.

520

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup long-grain rice (preferably brown), 1 teaspoon salt, 4 large sweet peppers (preferably red), 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Baked Stuffed Red Bell Peppers 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.

Vegetarian Baked Stuffed Red Bell Peppers

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