Stuffed Pepper

Stuffed Pepper

Serves: 4

Ingredients:
2 red bell peppers cut in half and cleaned in the middle
2 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 package banza chickpea rice
2 tbsp grated romano cheese

Directions:
Place the peppers in a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  Drizzle both sides of peppers with one tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes until the peppers are a little soft. Let the peppers cool before handling them. Cook the banza rice according to the package. Drain and add the remaining olive oil and cheese to the rice and mix until the cheese is incorporated.  Lastly add the rice in the center of the peppers and sprinkle with a little grated cheese. Place back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes at 350 degrees.