Stuffed Bell Peppers With Rice And Veggies

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup long grain rice or 1 cup brown rice
• 3 cups water
• 2 teaspoons oregano, ground
• 1 1/4 cups tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup corn kernel
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh black pepper
• 4 large red bell peppers, cut in half on the lenght, membrane removed
• 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 in a saucepan, heat oil at medium heat. add garlic and 2/3 of green onions. cook for 1 minute. add rice and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. add 2 cups water and oregano. bring to boil. reduce to low heat, cover and let simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
• 2 in the saucepan, add tomatoes, corn kernels, parmesan, salt, pepper and stir. spread the rice garnish in bell peppers. in a big skillet, pour remaining water and add stuffed peppers. cover and cook at medium-low heat for 17 to 20 minutes or until peppers are tender (add water if necessary).
• 3 sprinkle peppers with mozzarella cheese, cover and cook for 2 minutes or until cheese has melted. sprinkle with remaining green onions.