How To Make Whole Grain Stuffed Bell Peppers
Colorful bell peppers stuffed with nutrient-rich whole grains and flavorful veggies.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers, tops removed and seeded
- 1 cup whole grain rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Cook rice according to package directions.
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Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
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Add zucchini and carrot, and cook for 5-7 minutes.
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Add canned tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
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Stir in cooked rice.
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Stuff each bell pepper with filling mixture and place in a baking dish.
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Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Uncover, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 315kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 25mg
- Sodium : 491mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 45g
- Dietary Fiber : 8g
- Sugar : 12g
- Protein : 15g
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