Susies Stuffies

Yummy vegetarian peppers with protein too! Try it with small squash also.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 2

In a saucepan bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step: 3

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions, garlic, celery, salt, pepper, parsley, basil, oregano and tarragon until onions are tender. Stir in cooked rice and tomatoes. Transfer to a medium bowl.

Step: 4

In a small bowl combine Provolone and parmesan cheeses. Stir 3/4 of cheese mixture into rice mixture.

Step: 5

Slice tops off of peppers and remove the seeds. Fill peppers with rice mixture and place in a shallow baking dish. Pour tomato sauce over peppers and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.

Step: 6

Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese is golden and bubbly.

Per Serving: 488 calories; protein 17.8g; carbohydrates 57.1g; fat 21.7g; cholesterol 28.3mg; sodium 772.9mg.

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