SAVORY RICE-STUFFED APPLES

Savory Rice-Stuffed Apples image

My family has several apple trees, so I am challenged to create new recipes each fall. This side dish is wonderful with pork roast and so effortless due to the use of the slow cooker. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 medium apples
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions
1 tablespoon chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped carrot
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 tablespoon chili sauce

Steps:

Core apples, leaving bottoms intact. In a medium bowl, combine the brown rice and next 8 ingredients; mix well. Fill each apple with about 2 tablespoons filling, packing it well. Place the stuffed apples in a greased 4-quart slow cooker. Pour in the apple juice and chili sauce. Cover and cook on high until the apples are soft, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Spoon liquid over each apple serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges