* Exported from MasterCook *

                         Polenta Stuffed Peppers

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Serving Size  : 4     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Low-Cal                         Main Dish
                Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  4                     red bell peppers
  2          teaspoons  olive oil
  1                     onion -- diced
  1             medium  zucchini -- diced
  3             cloves  garlic -- minced
     1/2           cup  polenta -- instant
  1                     tomato -- diced
     1/4           cup  Parmesan cheese -- grated
     1/4           cup  parsley -- chopped

1. Preheat oven to 375º. Spray an 8" square baking dish with cooking spray.

2. Cut tops off peppers about 1/4 inch below stems. Scoop out seeds and veins.

3. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently until softened, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini & garlic & continue cooking another 5 minutes.

4. Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Slowly add polenta and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato, cheese, and parsley.

5. Spoon polenta mixture into the peppers, then place them in a baking dish. Bake until peppers are tender and polenta is golden, about 30 minutes.

sg82003

Description:
  "3 WW Points per serving"
Source:
  "Versatile Vegetarian: 150 Easy Recipes for Every Day"
Copyright:
  "Vegetarian Times - January 2002"

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Per Serving: 228 Calories; 4g Fat (17.2% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 41g Carbohydrate; 7g Dietary Fiber; 4mg Cholesterol; 103mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.


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