Cheesy Broccoli Rice Stuffed Peppers
Cheesy Broccoli Rice Stuffed Peppers
Warm Cheesy Broccoli Rice Stuffed Peppers are a fabulous vegetarian main dish or side dish!
Cheesy Broccoli Rice Stuffed Peppers Recipe – A warm comforting vegetarian main dish or side dish. And a great way to get kids to eat their veggies!
Ingredients:
- 4 bell peppers, any color
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cup long grain rice
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth, divided
- 2 – 4.5 ounce cans Old El Paso Green Chiles, chopped (mild or hot)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 1/2 cups vey small broccoli florets
- 2 ounces low fat cream cheese
- 16 ounces shredded reduce fat cheddar, divided
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9 X 13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cut the bell peppers in half from top to bottom. Remove the seeds and lay them in the baking dish, cut side up.
- Place a medium stock pot over medium heat. Add the butter, onions and garlic. Sauté the onions for 2-3 minutes. Then stir in the rice, 3 cups broth, Old El Paso Green Chiles, salt, and smoked paprika. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Allow the rice to cook for 15-20 minutes covered, until steam holes are evident on the surface and the broth has absorbed.
- Stir the small broccoli florets, low fat cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar, and remaining 1/2 cup broth into the rice. Stir until the cream cheese melts into the mixture.
- Spoon the rice mixture into the bell peppers. Bake for 15 minutes. Then top the peppers with the remaining shredded cheddar and place back in the oven for 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Recipe Adapted From Cheesy Broccoli Rice Stuffed Peppers @ aspicyperspective.com