Ingredients

  • 4 x green bell peppers
  • 1 med onion, diced
  • 1 x garlic clove, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. oil
  • 2 ounce brown rice
  • 3/4 pt tomato juice
  • 1 x bay leaf
  • 1 x thyme sprig
  • 1 x parsley sprig
  • 4 ounce mixed nuts, minced salt & pepper, to taste

Method

  • Slice the tops from the peppers to create lids.
  • Scoop out the seeds & membranes.
  • Place the peppers in a greased casserole.
  • Saute/fry the onion & garlic in the oil over low heat till the onion is soft & golden brown.
  • Add in the rice & half the tomato juice, along with the bay leaf, thyme & parsley.
  • Cover & simmer for 40 min.
  • Throw away the bay leaf, thyme & parsley.
  • Fold in the nuts & season well.
  • Fill the green peppers with the sauteed mix.
  • Replace the tops.
  • Pour the remaining tomato juice around the peppers.
  • Bake at 350F for 35 min.