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Title: Frieda's Spaghetti-Stuffed Peppers Categories: Veg07 Yield: 4 servings 1/4 c Low sodium vegetable broth 1 c Chopped summer squash; see -notes 1/2 oz Dried mushrooms; assorted 1/4 c Sliced green onions 1 tb Chopped fresh basil 1 tb Chopped fresh thyme 1 Clove garlic; minced 1/4 ts Pepper 1 1/2 c Cooked spaghetti squash 1 md Tomato; chopped 4 Bell peppers; any color 1/4 c Nonfat Swiss cheese; or -lowfat OR cheddar cheese; shredded Notes and Preparation SUMMER SQUASH: zucchini, yellow crookneck, or sunburst summer squash. MUSHROOMS: Frieda's Dried Pasta Blend Mushrooms, soaked according to package directions, drained, and chopped. In a skillet, heat chicken broth to simmering. Add squash, mushrooms, onion, herbs, garlic, and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes, or till vegetables are tender. Remove from heat. Stir in Spaghetti Squash and tomato. Slice tops off bell peppers and discard veins and seeds. Spoon filling into peppers; sprinkle on shredded cheese. Add tops back to bell peppers. Place in a shallow baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Cover and bake in a 375F oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until heated through. Makes generous 4 side-dish servings. 1996, 1997 Frieda's Inc. TIP: Partially cook a whole spaghetti squash, fork-pricked, in the microwave on high until soft enough to cut and core. Rub with spice or herb and finish cooking in the oven (350F) or on the grill. Recipe by: Frieda's Product, LA, CA Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l. |