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Cheddar-Rice Pepper Cups
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Cheddar-Rice Pepper Cups

13 ingredients 6 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

563
Calories
21g
Protein
26g
Fat
62g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Tofu 100g firm 76
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large green peppers
  • Salt
  • 8 ounces firm tofu, drained and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped radishes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) grated Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Directions

1

Cut peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Cook in boiling salted water for 5 minutes; drain.

2

Arrange cut side up in 12x8x2-inch baking dish; sprinkle with salt.

3

*Cook tofu, vegetables and garlic in butter in large skillet until vegetables are tender crisp.

4

Toss with rice, 1 cup cheese, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.

5

*Fill each pepper half with 2/3 cup mixture. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees 25 minutes.

6

Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over cups. Bake 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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