STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup uncooked white rice
3/4 cup water
4 green bell peppers
1 onion, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces boiled lentils
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 cups tomato sauce
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

• Combine rice and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
• Cut tops off peppers, seed insides, and arrange peppers in a large baking dish. Chop usable portion of the tops.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chopped peppers and onions in oil until soft. Stir in boiled lentils and parsley. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Mix in cooked rice and 1 1/5 cups tomato sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture into the peppers, and top each with remaining tomato sauce.
• Cover, and bake about 45 minutes. Uncover, top each pepper with mozzarella cheese, and bake until cheese is melted.

Adapted from – http://allrecipes.com/recipe/13886/
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