SUSIE'S STUFFIES

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"Yummy vegetarian peppers with protein too! Try it with small squash also."

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup uncooked white rice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 green bell peppers
1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a saucepan bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions, garlic, celery, salt, pepper, parsley, basil, oregano and tarragon until onions are tender. Stir in cooked rice and tomatoes. Transfer to a medium bowl.
  • In a small bowl combine Provolone and parmesan cheeses. Stir 3/4 of cheese mixture into rice mixture.
  • Slice tops off of peppers and remove the seeds. Fill peppers with rice mixture and place in a shallow baking dish. Pour tomato sauce over peppers and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese is golden and bubbly.

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