150310login-checkRecipe: Stuffed Peppers with Rice and Beans |
Ingredients:
- 2 cans low sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium onion –sliced
- 3 garlic cloves –minced
- 5 bell peppers- whole
- 3 TBSP olive oil
- 2-3 cans “no salt” 8 oz. tomato sauce … (3 cans will make it juicier)
- 2 cups cooked brown or wild rice – (follow package directions- rinse first under cold water)
- 1 TBSP dried Italian seasoning
- 4 TBSP plus of grated cheese (I use Locatelli)
- 8 oz. of shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper
Directions:
- Cut the tops from 5 green peppers; discard the seeds and the membranes
- Dice the tops in pieces for the rice filling – set aside
- Cook the whole green peppers, uncovered in boiling water for about 6 minutes; invert to drain well
- Start to prepare the rice in either a steamer or stovetop
- In another saucepan over medium-low heat, add the olive oil
- Allow the oil to heat up for a few minutes and then add the diced peppers and onions, a pinch of salt, and cook for approx. 7 minutes stirring occasionally to soften
- Add the minced garlic to the peppers and onions and cook for 1 more minute
- Add the 2 cans of black beans, rinsed and drained – cook 1 minute
- Add the 2-3 cans of tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and 2 TBSP of grated cheese
- Allow this to cook on a lower temperature for 15-20 minutes with the cover ON until the sauce is done
- Add the cooked rice, mix well, and add the remaining grated cheese
- Stuff the peppers with this mixture and top with additional grated cheese and mozzarella cheese
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes to melt the cheese then serve
150310login-checkRecipe: Stuffed Peppers with Rice and Beans |
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