RICE-STUFFED RED PEPPER

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Cooking for two is effortless when you have a recipe like this one from Mary Cloninger of Kennewick, Washington. "It's a favorite of mine and my husband's," Mary says. "You can use any color bell pepper you want, but red is so pretty."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons butter
1 cup cooked rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Cut red pepper in half lengthwise and remove seeds. In a large saucepan, cook pepper halves in boiling water for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside., In a small skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the rice, salt and pepper. Spoon into pepper halves. Combine feta cheese and basil; sprinkle over filling., Place in two small baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through and cheese is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Toluwani Ogunleye
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These stuffed peppers are a must-try for any home cook.


Granwell Bakang
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves stuffed peppers.


md mustafijur rahman
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These stuffed peppers are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, hearty, and delicious.


Toby Godes
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I love that this recipe is customizable. I can add different vegetables or spices to suit my taste.


calvin john
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These stuffed peppers are perfect for a weeknight meal. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Monir Khan
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making these stuffed peppers again and again.


Semaigzer Adinew
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I made these stuffed peppers for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Bhupendra Thaquree
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These stuffed peppers are a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have rice in my fridge, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it up in.


vikiking ff
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these stuffed peppers without any problems.


Domen Brown
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The peppers are sweet and juicy, the rice is savory and flavorful, and the cheese is gooey and melted. It's a perfect meal for a cold night.


Othman Bitar
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These stuffed peppers were a hit with my family! The kids loved the sweet peppers and the adults loved the savory rice filling. I will definitely be making these again.


Aabi Skar
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This is my favorite stuffed pepper recipe! I've been making it for years and it never disappoints. The rice is cooked perfectly and the peppers are always tender and flavorful. I love that I can customize it to my liking by adding different vegetable