Peppers Stuffed With Broccoli, Beans and Rice
- 2 large bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
- 23 cup water
- 12 cup instant brown rice, uncooked
- 1 cup fresh broccoli, chopped
- 2 tablespoons onions, chopped
- 12 cup canned red beans, rinsed and drained
- 13 cup salsa
- 14 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- In 8 or 9" square microwavable dish, place peppers, cut sides down.
- Cover dish with plastic wrap, folding back one edge or corner 1/4" to vent steam.
- Microwave on High about 4 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a 1 qt saucepan, heat water to boiling over High heat.
- Stir in rice, broccoli and onion.
- Reduce heat to Low; cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Stir in beans and salsa.
- Spoon hot rice mixture into pepper halves and place filled sides up in microwavable dish.
- Sprinkle each pepper half with 1 tbsp of the cheese.
- Cover dish with plastic wrap, while venting again, and microwave on High about 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with cilantro.
- Let stand 1-2 minutes before serving.
bell peppers, water, brown rice, fresh broccoli, onions, red beans, salsa, cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/peppers-stuffed-with-broccoli-beans-and-rice-490294 (may not work)