Vegan Stuffed Peppers

Vegan Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients: 

6 Green Peppers

Garlic Clove

White Rice

1 Vidalia Onion

2 Tomatoes 

1 Can Tomato Sauce (8oz.)

1 Pack of Smart Ground***

1 Celery Stock (optional)

Worcestershire Sauce

Preparation: 

1) Remove the tops of your peppers. In a large pot bring peppers to a boil and then set aside. 

2) Mince approximately 1/4 clove of garlic.  Dice one medium sized vidalia onion, two medium sized tomatoes, one stock of celery along with the tops of the green peppers.  Add ingredients together mixing in one 8oz. can of tomato. Set aside.

3) Begin preparing two cups of rice by bringing 4 cups of water to a boil (adding salt and or Earth Balance butter is optional). Once your water begins to boil, add rice and reduce heat and cover. Stir occasionally until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed. 

4) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

5) While your rice cooks add olive oil and/or earth balance butter to a medium sized sauce pan. Saute your onion, garlic, tomato, green pepper, celery and tomato sauce until vegetables are tender. 

6) In a large mixing bowl add Worcestershire sauce to you smart ground. 

7) Once your rice is cooked and vegetables tender add both to your smart ground. Mix well. Begin to fill your peppers with the vegetable/rice filling. 

8) Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees. 

9) Remove and Enjoy

Serves 3-4

Notes from the chef: 

Always use discretion while cooking. Taste is subjective and to each his own. Use this recipe as a tool to prepare the dish as you see best. Most importantly take pride in your results and be sure to share. Enjoy!

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From the Kitchen Of: 

Chris & Ruthie