*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

               STUFFED BELL PEPPERS WITH ITALIAN SEASONINGS

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian                       Main dish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4       lg           Green bell peppers -- stemmed
                        -and seeded
                        -----SAUCE-----
   8       c            Plum tomatoes -- peeled,
                        -chopped
   2       tb           Extra virgin olive oil
     1/4   ts           Freshly ground black pepper
   2       tb           Fresh basil -- chopped
   5                    Garlic cloves -- diced or
                        -pressed
                        -----STUFFING-----
     3/4   c            Yellow squahs -- shredded
     3/4   c            Red bell peppers -- diced
     1/4   c            Purple cabbage -- shredded
   1 1/2   c            Wild rice blend -- cooked
   1       tb           Fresh basil -- chopped
   1       tb           Prepared mustard

   In a large saucepan, cook the tomatoes in the oil
  over medium-high heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Add the
  remaining sauce ingredients and cook 20 to 25 minutes
  over medium heat. The sauce should be boiling
  slightly. Meanwhile, mix the stuffing ingredients
  together n a large bowl, along with 1 cup of the
  cooled sauce, then stuff into the cleaned peppers.
   Place the stuffed peppers in a deep pan with 3 cups
  of sauce on top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in
  a preheated 375 degree oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes
  or until the peppers are tender.
  
   From DEEANNE's recipe files
 


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