Microwave Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
By: Helen Pitlick
Published: Sunday, December 13, 2009 - 10:33pm

Ingredients




6 med. green peppers
2 cups cooked rice
1 large egg, slightly beaten or ¼ cup Eggbeaters
1 cup chopped onion
1 small can tomatoes or 1 (10 oz.) can Rotel tomatoes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup bread crumbs or wheat germ
1 1/4 cups grated Cheddar cheese

Preparation

1 Cut off tops of peppers and remove and discard seeds. Dice tops, discarding stems, and mix all ingredients, reserving 1/2 cup cheese. Stuff peppers and place in a round microwave casserole. Put extra filling around peppers; peppers should fit tightly.  2 Cover with plastic wrap, piercing 4-5 times for vents. Microwave on High 15 minutes. Sprinkle with reserved cheese. Cover; let stand 2-3 minutes, then serve.

About


This dish can be made ahead and frozen for later use. Do not cook until after thawed.