Stuffed Red Bell Peppers

INGREDIENTS:

4 large red, gold, or green bell peppers*
1 cup uncooked rice*
1/2 cup finely chopped onion*
2 tablespoon butter*
3/4 cup water
8 ounces shredded mild Cheddar cheese*
salt and pepper*
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes or 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley*

PREPARATION:

Cut peppers lengthwise into halves and remove seeds and membranes. Place peppers in a large saucepan of boiling water; cook for about 5 minutes. Drain, reserve liquid. Cook rice according to package directions. In a skillet, cook onions in butter. Add water and cheese; stir until melted and blended. Stir in rice; season with salt and pepper to taste. Add parsley. Fill pepper halves. Put on a rack in skillet or large kettle with about 1 1/2 cups of cooking liquid in the bottom of the pan. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Recipe for stuffed red peppers serves 4.