*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                  BELL PEPPERS WITH BROWN RICE STUFFING

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main dish                        Nuts
                Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4       ea           Green bell peppers
   1       md           Onion, diced
   1       ea           Garlic clove, minced
   2       tb           Oil
   2       oz           Brown rice
     3/4   pt           Tomato juice
   1       ea           Bay leaf
   1       ea           Thyme sprig
   1       ea           Parsley sprig
   4       oz           Mixed nuts, chopped
                        Salt & pepper, to taste

  Slice the tops from the peppers to form lids.  Scoop
  out the seeds & membranes.  Place the peppers in a
  greased casserole.
  
  Saute the onion & garlic in the oil over low heat
  until the onion is soft & golden.  Add the rice & half
  the tomato juice, along with the bay leaf, thyme &
  parsley.  Cover & simmer for 40 minutes.  Discard the
  bay leaf, thyme & parsley.  Mix in the nuts & season
  well.
  
  Fill the green peppers with the sauteed mixture.
  Replace the tops. Pour the remaining tomato juice
  around the peppers.  Bake at 350F for 35 minutes.
  
  Mary Norwak, "Grains, Beans & Pulses"
 


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