Stuffed Green Peppers Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 large green peppers
- salt
- pepper
- 8 ounces firm tofu, drained and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped radishes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) grated cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
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Cut peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Cook in boiling salted water for 5 minutes; drain. Arrange cut side up in 12x8x2-inch baking dish; sprinkle with salt.
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Cook tofu, vegetables and garlic in butter in large skillet until vegetables are tender crisp. Toss with rice, 1 cup cheese, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.
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Fill each pepper half with 2/3 cup mixture. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees F. 25 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over cups. Bake 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
