Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers

photo by novaTess

- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄2 onion, minced
- 2 dried tomatoes, minced
- 1⁄2 bell pepper, minced
- 1⁄2 cup breadcrumbs (or rice, polenta, or other grain)
- 7 1⁄4 ounces half a can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 2 bell peppers, stems removed, halved lengthwise
- 1⁄4 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- fresh parsley
directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat oil in a medium pan. Saute garlic and onion until onion is transucent.
- Add dried tomatoes,minced bell pepper,and breadcrumbs and saute until the bell pepper is softened.
- Add canned tomatoes a little at a time, allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding more. Then add the pepper and mustard.
- Spoon mixture into the halved bell peppers, top with grated cheese, and bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
- Top with parsley if desired.
- Note: I consider each half pepper to be two servings.
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