Vegetarian Matrix-Overloaded Stuffed Green Peppers

I have conflicting feelings about this recipe.  Mostly because I hated green peppers when I was younger, so I feel like I'm at war with my former self.  Also, my new and improved self may still be part of The Matrix.  Not sure about that yet.


But if you and the bell pepper are friends or if you're looking to start a new relationship try this yummy low cal, HUGE portion and satisfying recipe.

•         1 Cup Onion (64 cals)

•         9 oz Chopped Celery (36 cals)

•         8 oz Baby Carrots (94 cals)

• ·       8 oz Mushrooms (56 cals)

•         2 Thawed Boca "Hamburger" Patties (280 cals)

•         2 Tsp Garlic Powder

•         1 Tsp Seasoning Salt

•         BIG Pinch of Dried Parsley

•         1 Tsp Each Salt & Pepper

•         2 tsp Canola or Olive Oil (80 cals)

•         1 Cup Dry Rice Cooked to Package Directions (640 cals)

•         8 Green Peppers, Tops off & cleaned out (Approximately 248 cals - 6 cals an oz)

•         2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice (20 cals)

•         1/4 Cup Parmesan or Asiago Cheese (~160 cals)

•         4 Tbsp Soy Sauce (40 cals)

Cook rice and set aside.  Chop up first 5 ingredients and saute' in oil (reserve some of the oil to rub on peppers before baking) and season to taste.  Take off the heat and add the cooked rice, lemon juice and cheese to the vegetable mixture and stuff the peppers.  Rub each pepper with reserved oil, salt outside and bake face down for 35-40 minutes in a preheated 450° oven.   

Going back to The Matrix topic.  I think you can put this in the same terms as when you play cards.  If you have to ask, it's your turn.  If you're not sure if your still part of The Matrix, you probably are.  Okay, back to peppers!

Now that you've spent a half hour contemplating your alternate existence, go grab yourself 2 peppers and top with a tbsp of soy sauce before serving.  

For this recipe, buy as many organic ingredients as you can.  Real food always tastes better and is much better for your body.  The mass produced cooking oils that you generally find contain carcinogens, so try to purchase only cold pressed oils.  They are a little more expensive, but a bottle lasts a long time and it is worth it.  You can easily find them at your local natural foods market. 

1718 Calories - Four Servings of 430 cals

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