Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. frozen whole kernel corn
  • 1/4 c. chopped onion
  • 1 Tbsp. water
  • 1/2 c. herbed tomato sauce
  • 1/3 c. quick cooking rice (uncooked)
  • 1/4 tsp. sugar
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 (8 oz.) can kidney beans
  • 1 bell pepper (large)
  • 2 Tbsp. Mozzarella cheese

Method

  • In a large microwave casserole dish, combine corn, onion and water.
  • Microwave, covered, on High power for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, uncooked rice, sugar and black pepper.
  • Microwave, covered, on High for 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbly, stirring after 1 minute.
  • Stir in beans, drained.
  • Cover.
  • Set aside.
  • Cut pepper in half lengthwise.
  • Remove seeds and membranes.
  • Place pepper halves, cut side down, on microwave plate.
  • Cover with plastic wrap; open vent hole for steam.
  • Microwave on High for about 3 minutes or until nearly tender.
  • Drain.
  • Turn pepper halves, cut side up.
  • Mound rice mix into shells.
  • Microwave, covered, on High for 2 minutes.
  • Rotate dish 1/2 turn after first minute.
  • Sprinkle with shredded Mozzarella cheese after 2 minutes. Microwave another 30 seconds.