Wild “Rice” Stuffed Peppers
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 128 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 10.6 oz. box Explore Cuisine Organic Chickpea Risoni
- 5 large red bell peppers
- Olive oil to drizzle
- 3 Tbsp. Nutiva Buttery Coconut Oil
- 1/2 cup mushrooms diced
- 2 tsp. garlic minced
- 1/2 brown onion diced
- 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley diced
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
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Cook chickpea risoni according to package directions, ensuring water is boiling before adding pasta. Drain and set aside.
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Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. Arrange pepper bottoms and tops on baking tray, drizzle with olive oil and bake 15 minutes.
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In medium pot over medium heat, add buttery oil. Sauté mushrooms, onion, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper 3 minutes or until translucent.
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Stir in risoni until well combined.
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Remove peppers from oven and fill with rice mixture.
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Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F and bake for another 15 minutes.
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Sprinkle with fresh parsley and replace pepper tops.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Wild “Rice” Stuffed Peppers
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 128
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 105mg4%
Potassium 342mg10%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 4226IU85%
Vitamin C 161mg195%
Calcium 24mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.