Tuna Stuffed Bell Peppers Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 large green bell peppers
    1 cup raw long grain rice, cooked according to package directions and seasoned to taste
    1 (6 ounce) can chunk light tuna packed in oil, drained
    1 small onion, finely chopped
    1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
    1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
    salt
    pepper
    paprika
    1 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
    1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    3 cups hot water
Preparation
    Cut a wide circle around the stems of the peppers; lift off the lids and discard.
    Scoop out and discard seeds and membranes; trim the bottoms of the peppers so they will stand up straight and not tilt over; arrange peppers in a 2 quart casserole dish.
    In a mixing bowl, mix together the rice, tuna, onion, corn, mushrooms, salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
    Stuff equal amounts of the tuna mixture into the peppers; spoon equal amounts of chopped tomato over the mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
    Pour hot waer around the peppers;.
    Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes or until the tops are golden.
    Carefully lift peppers out of the casserole using a slotted spoon and place on individual plates.

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