Name: Whole Grain Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
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

Whole Grain Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Mavra Monk Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Whole Grain Stuffed Bell Peppers

Colorful bell peppers stuffed with nutrient-rich whole grains and flavorful veggies.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 35 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

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

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cook rice according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
Add zucchini and carrot, and cook for 5-7 minutes.
Add canned tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
Stir in cooked rice.
Stuff each bell pepper with filling mixture and place in a baking dish.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Uncover, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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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