Peppers Vegetarian Stuffed

By pattie_d

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet red peppers, halved lengthwise
• 1 cup canned stewed tomatoes
• 1/3 cup instant brown rice
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 3/4 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Place peppers in an ungreased shallow microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until tender.

In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the tomatoes, rice and water. Cover and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in the beans, corn, onions and pepper flakes; spoon into peppers.

Sprinkle with cheeses. Microwave, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 2 servings.
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts: 2 stuffed pepper halves equals 341 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 556 mg sodium, 56 g carbohydrate, 11 g fiber, 19 g protein.