Cheesy Stuffed Sweet Peppers

This momma has been busy! But having fun at the same time. :)  My boss recently decided to start a non-profit organization that brings awareness to violence that's happening to our children around the world, also known as M.others A.gainst V.iolence.  She appointed me to head up the organization and so I have been planning our first event which will take place in November!! We are having a family festival, and it is going to be amazing! It's kinda crazy that I am planning and organizing a city festival all on my own. Very cool. :)  Anyways, enough about me and what's happening with work. Just needed to clarify that I have not given up on my cleaner recipes and food blog.

Tonight's dinner included a random creation inspired by stuffed peppers. Usually they contain beef, tons of salt, and a sauce of sorts.

Mine contains just a few simple ingredients and is incredibly easy to make.

Teaser photo now:

Did you know??
One small red, yellow or orange pepper provides three times the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C; way ahead of citrus! Red peppers stand out as one of the few foods that contain lycopene, a carotenoid that lowers the risk of various cancers, including prostate and cervical cancer. These crimson packages are also packed with beta-carotene, converted to vitamin A in the body and essential for night vision. Nature’s best source of zeaxanthin, a compound known to protect against cataracts and macular degeneration, can be found in orange peppers.
This is just a few facts about this delicious food!

Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 6 Peppers (you can easily double this recipe as needed)
• 1/4 cup of mozzarella (I also used the rest of the cheese stick my toddler didn't finish)
• 1/4 cup of cooked rice
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1/2 tsp. of salt
• 1/2 tsp. of pepper
• 1 tsp. of dried parsley

Method:

1. Cook your rice.
2. Remove tops to your peppers and pull seeds out.
3. Once your rice is cooked, add all other ingredients and mix well.
4. Stuff the peppers.
5. Bake on 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

These little stuffed peppers are packed with flavor, super easy to make, filling, inexpensive to make, and very nutritious! They are also low in calories, fat, sodium...and high in essential vitamins and nutrients.  I hope you all enjoy this one! 

This dish serves perfectly as a side or even some yummy game day foods! :)