Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexHealthy
VegetarianMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Sweet peppers6 Large
 Cooked brown rice2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Tomatoes3 Small, diced
 Frozen corn1 Cup (16 tbs), thawed
 Sweet onion1 Small, diced
 1/3 cup canned red beans, rinsed and drained
 Canned black beans1/3 Cup (16 tbs), drained, rinsed
 Monterey jack cheese3/4 Cup (16 tbs), cubed
 Ripe olives1 Can (10oz), chopped
 Basil leaves4 , chopped
 Garlic3 Clove (5gm), minced
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/2 Teaspoon
 Meatless spaghetti sauce3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Water1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Parmesan cheese4 Tablespoon, grated

Directions

Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the rice, tomatoes, corn, onion and beans.
Stir in Monterey Jack cheese, olives, basil, garlic, salt and pepper.
Spoon into peppers.
Combine the spaghetti sauce and water; pour half into an oval 5-qt. slow cooker.
Add the stuffed peppers.
Top with remaining sauce.
Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
Cover and cook on low for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
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