Savory Stuffed Peppers
Photo by: Con Poulos
This colorful side or main dish is low in fat, high in flavor.
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6 large red bell peppers
2 (8.8-oz) packages Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice
1 tsp chopped garlic
4 scallions, chopped
1 tsp oregano
¼ cup chopped celery
½ tsp salt
½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
2 (8.8-oz) packages Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice
1 tsp chopped garlic
4 scallions, chopped
1 tsp oregano
¼ cup chopped celery
½ tsp salt
½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cut off pepper tops and remove all pith and seeds. In a large skillet, combine rice, garlic, scallions, oregano, celery, and salt. Sauté for 4 minutes. Stir in beans.
3. Fill peppers with rice mixture. Place in a large baking dish. Add water so it comes ¼ inch up sides of dish. Bake for 20 minutes or until rice filling is very hot.
KITCHEN COUNTER:
Serves: 6. Per Serving: 230 calories, 46g carbs, 6g protein, 2g fat, 260mg sodium, 0mg cholesterol, 6g fiber
Total Cost: $10.09
