Vegetarian Baked Stuffed Red Bell Peppers

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Cook rice in 1-1 / 2 cups boiling salted water for 35 minutes or until tender

2. 2

   Drain if necessary

3. 3

   Set aside until needed.

4. 4

   Cut peppers in half

5. 5

   Remove seeds and white membrane

6. 6

   Parboil peppers in boiling salted water for 5 minutes

7. 7

   Arrange in slightly oiled , shallow 1-1 / 2 quart baking dish

8. 8

   Melt butter in small skillet

9. 9

   Add onion , celery , and sunflower seeds

10. 10

    Saute until onion is tender

11. 11

    Remove from heat.

12. 12

    Stir into rice

13. 13

    Add parsley , eggs , oregano , jalapeno pepper , black pepper , and salt to taste

14. 14

    Fill peppers with mixture

15. 15

    Sprinkle cheese on top

16. 16

    Put about 1 / 3 cup hot water in bottom of dish

17. 17

    Bake at 400 f for about 20 minutes