Meatless Stuffed Bell Peppers

By Megs14505

Ingredients

• 4 green bell peppers
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 onion - chopped
• Salt and pepper - to taste
• 1 14.5 ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups uncooked rice
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 8-ounce cans Italian tomato sauce

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut the tops off the peppers, and remove the seeds. Cook
peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil and saute onions for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, rice, 1 cup water and Worcestershire sauce. Cover, and simmer for 15
minutes, or until rice is tender. Remove from heat, and stir in the cheese.
3. Preheat the oven to 350. Stuff each pepper with the rice mixture, and place peppers open side up in a
baking dish. Pour tomato sauce over peppers.
4. Bake covered for 25 to 35 minutes, until heated through.