  
Rice and tasty, tender vegetables make the centerpiece of these savory stuffed peppers. Seasoned with Garden Salsa and finished with a 4-cheese Mexican blend this corn-flecked rice filling makes these peppersdelicioso! 8 15 min 30 min 
       - 8 medium green bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice
- 1 package (10-oz.) frozen peas and carrots
- 1 cup whole kernel corn
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 3/4 cups ORTEGA Salsa - Homestyle Recipe (Mild), divided
- 1 1/2 cups 4 cheese Mexican blend, divided
PREHEAT oven to 375°F.
PLACE bell peppers in microwave-safe dish with 3 tablespoons water. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 4 to 5 minutes or until slightly tender. Drain.
COMBINE rice, peas and carrots, corn, green onions, 3/4 cup salsa and 1 cup cheese in large bowl. Fill each pepper with about 1/2 cup rice mixture. Place peppers in ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking dish; top with remaining salsa and cheese.
BAKE, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes. Uncover; bake for additional 5 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
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Submitted Date: July 2003
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Reviewed By: Shenila Bawany
Comments: Since I am a diet conscious person, I did a few variations. I added grilled and shredded chicken breast to the plain boiled rice and seasoned it heavily with some tandoori masala and then grilled it with a slice of tomatoe on top. Try it, its really good.
Great!!!!
Submitted Date: July 2003
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Reviewed By: Stacy from St Marys Ga
Comments: I just got married and thought I couldn't be suzy homemaker, boy was I wrong this recipe is great............thanks so much!!
Just plain hungry
Submitted Date: July 2003
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Reviewed By: Deborah Lynn from Beardstown Ill.
Comments: Great! I even added browned ground turkey.
You'll never believe....
Submitted Date: July 2003
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Reviewed By: Sue from Coatesville, PA
Comments: ...as a kid, I'd hide from my Mom when she was making stuffed peppers! These, however, were awesome! Loved the salsa instead of tomato sauce. I did make a few changes. I didnt add carrots or peas, I added hamburger with some salt instead. I never thought I'd say, lets make stuffed peppers AGAIN! Try it, they're great!
A very tasty variation
Submitted Date: December 2002
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Reviewed By: Koralee
Comments: We really enjoyed this recipe, though I did substitue peas and pearl onions for the peas and carrots and shredded pepperjack for the Mexican blend of cheese. A very nice way to add some vegetables to the meal.
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