Stuffed Peppers

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Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Yield

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ½ onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 roma tomatoes
  • 1 can white beans
  • 2 cups brown rice
  • ½ lemon
  • 4 red bell peppers
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350.
  2. In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning blend, salt, and pepper and then cook for another minute.
  3. Add the spinach and stir until wilted. Add the white beans, chopped tomato, cooked brown rice, and lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
  4. Stuff each pepper half with the filling mixture, place the stuffed peppers in a casserole dish or baking sheet, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven, top with mozzarella cheese. Broil in the oven until the cheese is melted.