Name: Stuffed Bell Peppers
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup white onion, diced; 2 fresh garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon olive oil or canola oil; 1 cup pilaf mix (½ cup each of brown rice and lentils); 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, chicken broth, or water; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 bay leaf, dried; ½ teaspoon dried thyme or sage; 4 bell peppers, core removed and seeded; ½ cup low-fat cheese like parmesan or mozzarella

CategoryDinner, Vegetables

Yields4 Servings

Ingredients

1 cup white onion, diced

2 fresh garlic cloves, chopped

1 teaspoon olive oil or canola oil

1 cup pilaf mix (½ cup each of brown rice and lentils)

2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, chicken broth, or water

¼ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1 bay leaf, dried

½ teaspoon dried thyme or sage

4 bell peppers, core removed and seeded

½ cup low-fat cheese like parmesan or mozzarella

Directions

Wash hands well with soap and warm water. Wash produce well.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a medium saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in oil until soft, about 5 minutes.

Pour in pilaf mix and stir constantly. Toast rice with onion and garlic for 1-2 minutes until nutty and fragrant.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Add in salt, pepper, bay leaf, and thyme or sage. Stir mixture, cover, and reduce heat. Set timer for 45 minutes and cook covered until all moisture is absorbed.

Meanwhile, cut out the core of the bell pepper and shake out seeds. Cut a thin slice off the bottom of pepper if necessary to allow them to sit upright.

When rice is cooked, cool slightly, then pack rice into bell peppers.

Sprinkle cheese on top. Place in oven on a baking sheet and cook for 20-25 minutes until bell peppers are soft and cheese is melted.

Remove from oven and allow to sit for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

1 stuffed bell pepper

Amount per serving
Calories169

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 15g75%
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 324mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 25g10%
Dietary Fiber 6g22%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 9g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.