Red peppers stuffed with corn and mozzarella
A treat for both the taste buds and the eyes! Using fresh ingredients really enhances the flavors, and they look terrific.
3 red bell peppers
Choose peppers that have a rectangular shape with relatively straight sides. Cut peppers in half lengthwise, leaving the stem end intact. Remove the seeds and membranes. Steam for 5 minutes, then place on paper towels to drain and cool.
1 bunch scallions
5 ears sweet corn
2 large tomatoes
2 Tbsp butter
Thinly slice the scallions, including the firm greens.
Cut the kernels from the ears of corn. Five ears will make about 2½–3 cups of kernels.
Seed and dice the tomatoes.
Melt butter in large skillet, add the vegetables and cook 3 minutes over medium heat, then remove from heat.
6 oz fresh mozzarella, cut in small cubes
2 Tbsp thinly sliced basil leaves
1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
ground pepper
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1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
Stir everything into the vegetables, mixing well.
Fill the peppers and top with the remaining bread crumbs.
baking dish
Pam (or equivalent) spray
water
Place peppers in a glass baking dish sprayed with PAM. Use a dish just large enough to hold the peppers. (Three large peppers will fit comfortably in a 9x13 inch dish.) Add about 3 Tbsp water.
Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 25 minutes at 375°F.
Uncover and place under the broiler to brown the tops.
Servings: 6
Credits: Deborah Madison, Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, via Food Network
