Barley-Stuffed Peppers

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Barley-Stuffed Peppers

 

Recipe By : 1,000 Vegetarian Recipes-Carol Gelles

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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4 small green or red bell peppers

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1/2 cup chopped onions

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes

1/4 cup snipped fresh dill

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

3 cups cooked barley

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

 

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Cut off top of peppers, then remove seeds and pith. Blanch in boiling

water 4 minutes; drain.

3. In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions

and garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the

tomatoes, dill, and parsley. Cook, stirring until tomatoes are softened,

about 3 minutes. Stir in the barley, salt, and pepper. Spoon 1/4 of the

barley mixture into each of the prepared pepper shells.

4. Bake 20 minutes, or until filling is heated through.

 

VARIATION: Add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese when you add the barley.

 

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