6 med. green peppers 2 c. cooked rice 1 lg. egg, slightly beaten or 1/4 c. Eggbeaters 1 c. chopped onion 1 sm. can tomatoes or 1 (10 oz.) can Rotel tomatoes 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 c. bread crumbs or wheat germ 1 1/4 c. grated Cheddar cheese Cut off tops of peppers and remove and discard seeds. Dice tops, discarding stems, and mix all ingredients, reserving 1/2 cup cheese. Stuff peppers and place in a round microwave casserole. Put extra filling around peppers. Peppers should fit tightly. Cover with plastic wrap, piercing 4-5 times for vents. Microwave on High 15 minutes. Sprinkle with reserved cheese. Cover; let stand 2-3 minutes. Then serve. This dish can be made ahead and frozen for later use. Do not cook until after thawed. |