Tomato-stuffed peppers (btvc62a)

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4xesMedium-size bell peppers
1tablespoonOlive oil
2xesShallots, sliced
Garlic clove, minced
1cupSun-dried tomatoes;
Marinated in olive oil
½cupCooked rice
1tablespoonBasil; fresh, chopped
1teaspoonRosemary; fresh, chopped
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
2tablespoonsParmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Cut a thin slice from the tops of the stem ends of the peppers. Core and seed the peppers. Preheat the oven to 400F. Heat the oil in a small skillet. Add the shallots and garlic; saute for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, rice, herbs, salt, and pepper; stir until well mixed.

Spoon a portion of the mixture into each pepper shell. Place the peppers in a shallow baking pan. Sprinkle the cheese on top. Bake, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve at once. This recipe was created by Andrea Chesman; author of Sun-Dried Tomatoes! Reetz