Prep Time: 5 minutes or less Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4 Ingredients 4 whole green peppers 2 cups instant brown rice 1 1/2 cups cooked or canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup low-fat pasta sauce 1 ripe tomato, diced 1/4 cup green onion, sliced 2 tablespoons water 1 cup lowfat shredded cheddar cheese
Preparation - Cut the tops off the green bell peppers; remove the seeds. Microwave all 4 bell peppers for 2 minutes.
- Prepare the filling by combining the rice, black beans, pasta sauce, tomato, onion and water together in a mixing bowl.
- Divide the filling among the bell peppers and place them in a large microwaveable container. Cover and microwave on high for 12 minutes.
- Sprinkle with cheese and allow to stand for one minute. Serve hot. You can also bake the stuffed peppers at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.
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