Stuffed Bell Peppers

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegetarian Recipes. (Stuffed Bell Peppers). Green bell peppers stuffed with a mixture of rice, textured vegetable protein, cheese and tomato sauce. Omit the cheese for a vegan variation. Serve with additional tomato sauce, if desired.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

½ cup uncooked white rice

¾ cup water

4 green bell peppers

1 onion

chopped

4 tablespoons olive oil

8 ounces textured vegetable protein

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 cups tomato sauce

4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Combine rice and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

Step 3

Cut tops off peppers seed insides and arrange peppers in a large baking dish. Chop usable portion of the tops.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chopped peppers and onions in oil until soft. Stir in textured vegetable protein and parsley. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Mix in cooked rice and 1 1/5 cups tomato sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture into the peppers and top each with remaining tomato sauce.

Step 5

Cover and bake about 45 minutes. Uncover top each pepper with mozzarella cheese and bake until cheese is melted.

Nutritional Information

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 532.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 57.3g 115%

Carbohydrates: 38.2g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 7.7g 31%

Sugars: 9.3g

Fat: 20.6g 32%

Saturated Fat: 5.1g 26%

Cholesterol: 18.1mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 1161.5IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.6mg 120%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 33%

Vitamin C: 108.8mg 181%

Folate: 189.2mcg 47%

Calcium: 367.3mg 37%

Iron: 11.2mg 62%

Magnesium: 70mg 25%

Potassium: 761.2mg 21%

Sodium: 1395.7mg 56%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 41%

Calories From Fat: 185

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.