Bell peppers with brown rice stuffing
4 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | eaches | Green bell peppers |
| 1 | medium | Onion, diced |
| 1 | each | Garlic clove, minced |
| 2 | tablespoons | Oil |
| 2 | ounces | Brown rice |
| ¾ | pint | Tomato juice |
| 1 | each | Bay leaf |
| 1 | each | Thyme sprig |
| 1 | each | Parsley sprig |
| 4 | ounces | Mixed nuts, chopped |
| Salt & pepper, to taste | ||
Directions
Slice the tops from the peppers to form lids. Scoop out the seeds & membranes. Place the peppers in a greased casserole.
Saute the onion & garlic in the oil over low heat until the onion is soft & golden. Add the rice & half the tomato juice, along with the bay leaf, thyme & parsley. Cover & simmer for 40 minutes. Discard the bay leaf, thyme & parsley. Mix in the nuts & season well.
Fill the green peppers with the sauteed mixture. Replace the tops.
Pour the remaining tomato juice around the peppers. Bake at 350F for 35 minutes.
Mary Norwak, "Grains, Beans & Pulses"