Pilaf in Peppers

Sweet pepper halves make colorful holders for this brown rice and vegetable combo. Grill the stuffed peppers over indirect heat.


Pilaf in Peppers

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Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups
    water
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  • 1 cup
    regular brown rice
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  • 1/2 cup
    chopped celery
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  • 1/2 cup
    shredded carrot
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  • green onions, sliced
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  • 1 tablespoon
    margarine or butter
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  • 2 teaspoons
    instant chicken bouillon granules
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  • 1/8 teaspoon
    pepper
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  • medium green, red, and/or yellow sweet peppers
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Directions
1.
In a medium saucepan combine water, brown rice, celery, carrot, green onions, margarine or butter, bouillon granules, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 35 minutes or until rice is tender.
2.
Meanwhile, cut sweet peppers in half lengthwise. Cut away stem and membrane. Place pepper halves, cut side up in two foil pie pans or one 13x9-inch foil pan. Spoon rice mixture into peppers, mounding as necessary. Cover pan(s) with foil.
3.
Arrange preheated coals around a drip pan in a covered grill. Test for medium heat above pan. Place foil pan(s) containing pepper halves over drip pan. Cover and grill for 20 to 25 minutes or until peppers are tender and rice is heated through. Makes 6 servings.

Make ahead directions
Prepare rice mixture and fill pepper halves. Cover and chill up to 24 hours. Grill as above.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 150, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 328 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 32%, Vitamin C 50%, Calcium 1%, Iron 5%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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