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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

  1. 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. 

  2. 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. 

  3. 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.