|   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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