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A terrific showcase for the fresh bell peppers from the garden. A simple dish for a late summer meal. Complete with a fresh garden salad and breadsticks.

Pork Stuffed Peppers

3 large green peppers
1/4 cup raisins
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons sunflower kernels
1/2 cup plain yogurt

1. Remove tops, seeds, and membranes from peppers. Cut in half lengthwise. Cook in boiling salted water for 5 minutes; drain.
2. Soak raisins in water 10 to 15 minutes; drain and set aside.
3. Combine pork, onion, carrot, celery and salt in a medium skillet. Cook over medium heat until pork is done and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Drain thoroughly.
4. Add rice, sunflower kernels, yogurt and raisins; mix well.
5. Spoon mixture into peppers. Place in a 12x8x2-inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes or until heated through

Serves 6.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 218 calories
Protein 18 grams
Fat 8 grams
Sodium 155 milligrams
Cholesterol 56 milligrams

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.