Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

This recipe for stuffed peppers trades in the meat in favor of vegetables like red bell peppers, shallots, and mushrooms. The blend of flavors is sure to please guests.A vegetarian's delight, this dish is packed with antioxidants and fiber. Almonds are a great source of healthy monunsaturated fats, and they help you feel full.

By Susan Gelb
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.

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  • Cut tops off bell peppers; discard seeds and membranes. Cook peppers in boiling water 5 minutes; drain.

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add mushrooms; sauté 4 minutes or until tender. Add parsley, almonds, sherry, and chile powder; sauté 3 minutes. Add rice, tomato juice, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt; sauté 3 minutes. Spoon 3/4 cup rice mixture into each bell pepper. Top each bell pepper with 2 teaspoons cheese. Place stuffed bell peppers in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; bake at 350° for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
234 calories; calories from fat 23%; fat 5.9g; saturated fat 1.2g; mono fat 2.9g; poly fat 1.3g; protein 8.4g; carbohydrates 39.2g; fiber 6.7g; cholesterol 3mg; iron 3.3mg; sodium 402mg; calcium 112mg.
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