Bulgur-Stuffed Peppers

Enjoy this bell pepper stuffed with tasty bulgur mixture- a perfect side dish ready in 40 minutes. ...MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

August 4, 2010

large bell peppers

teaspoons margarine or butter

medium stalks celery, chopped (2 cups)

medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

cup uncooked bulgur

can (14 1/2 ounces) ready-to-serve vegetable broth

1/2

teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning salt

cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)

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1

Heat oven to 375º. Cut each bell pepper lengthwise in half; remove seeds and membranes. Heat 2 inches water to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Add pepper halves. Cook uncovered 1 minute; drain.
2

Melt margarine in same saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook celery and 3 tablespoons of the onions in margarine about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
3

Stir in bulgur, 1 1/2 cups of the broth and the seasoning salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 6 to 7 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in 3/4 cup of the cheese.
4

Fill bell pepper halves with bulgur mixture. Place peppers, filled sides up, in ungreased square pan, 8x8x2 inches. Pour remaining broth into pan. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and 1 tablespoon onion.

Bulgur, also known as bulgur wheat, is a delicious wheat product consisting of wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and crushed. It has a tender, chewy texture and is high in fiber, niacin and iron.