*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        BLACK BEAN-STUFFED PEPPERS

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian                       Vegan
                Main dish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Dried black beans
   4                    Bell peppers
   1       tb           Olive oil
   1       c            Onions -- chopped
   1       tb           Chili powder
   1       t            Ground cumin
   1       t            Dried basil
     1/2   ts           Dried oregano
   1       tb           Wine vinegar
   2 1/2   c            Brown rice -- cooked
           pn           Sea salt
   1       md           Tomato -- chopped

   Prepare beans according to package directions.
  
   Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Steam peppers, cut side
  down, over 1/2" boiling water until nearly tender, about 8 to 10minutes.
  Rinse with cold water, drain and set aside.
  
   Preheat oven to 350 deg.
  
   Heat oil in a skillet over mediumheat.Saute onion until soft and
  translucent. Add chili powder, cumin, basil, oregano, beans and vinegar;
  mixing well. Stir in rice, salt and tomato. Remove from heat.
  
   Fill peppers with bean mixture. Place in a shallow baking dish. Bake,
  covered, until peppers are tender, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
  
   Per serving: 233 cal; 13 g prot; 303 mg sod; 30 g carb; 7 g fat; 0mg chol;
  34 mg calcium
  
   Source: Vegetarian Gourmet, Winter 93/MM by DEEANNE
 


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