Simple and Satisfying: Stuffed Peppers
By: Julie Cecchini
Published: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - 1:55pm

Ingredients




4 large green, red or yellow bell peppers
2 cups rice (I like a brown/wild rice blend)
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Olio do Panne or Picante Passion
For Carnivores
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 small can tomato paste (optional)
For vegans
4 cups cooked lentils (in this dish beluga are my favorite)
1/2 cup Firm Silken Tofu chopped
1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
1 small can tomato paste (optional)

Preparation

1 Mix ingredients rice, onion, garlic, spice and ingredients for meat filled or vegetable lovers peppers. 2 Slice tops off the peppers and clean seeds from the inside. 3 Stuff with rice and meat or lentil mixture. 4 Line a baking pan or cookie sheet with parchment. 5 Place in an oven heated to 350f. 6 Your can also place on a grill heated to that temp. 7 Bake for 45 minutes. 8 Take off the heat and cover with foil for 15 - 30 minutes before eating.

About

Stuffed Peppers are a simple and satisfying meal.   If you have the time make a bigger batch and freeze a portion for future use.