Greek Stuffed Bell Peppers and Tomatoes (Vegetarian)

Submitted by Pa. Hiker

"This is a tasty low-calorie vegetarian stuffed peppers with a bit of Greek flavor."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 cups brown rice, uncooked
• 2 medium onions, diced
• 3 tablespoons mccormick's all purpose Greek seasoning
• 2 teaspoons mint leaves, dried (optional)
• 2 teaspoons oregano, dried (optional)
• 2 tablespoons parsley, dried (optional)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 -8 bell peppers, ripe (red or yellow) or 6 -8 firm tomatoes
• 28 ounces tomatoes, petite diced

directions

1. Bring 4 cups of water slowly to a boil.
2. While the water is boiling mix the Greek spices (if not using the McCormick's then use the mint, oregano, and parsley), and black pepper.
3. Mix in the uncooked rice.
4. Add the diced onions.
5. Once the water is boiling, and the dry ingredients have been mixed, add the mixture to the water and cook according to the package directions for the rice.
6. While the rice is cooking cut the tops off of the peppers/tomatoes, just enough to get a spoon inside and clean out the seeds.
7. When the rice has finished cooking remove it from the stove and mix in the petite diced tomatoes.
8. Spoon the mixture into the peppers/tomatoes.
9. Place in a baking dish and bake at 350 for 45 minutes (or until they are tender).

Reviews

[iris5555]

I enjoyed these--used the dried herbs option and added some garlic as well. I also sprinkled with some feta cheese before serving.