Savory Rice-Stuffed Apples

Name: Savory Rice-Stuffed Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 6 medium apples; 1/2 cup cooked brown rice; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions; 1 tablespoon chopped sweet red pepper; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery; 1 tablespoon chopped carrot; 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup unsweetened apple juice; 1 tablespoon chili sauce

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Prep: 15 min. Cook: 1-1/2 hours

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Aug. 25, 2022

My family has several apple trees, so I am challenged to create new recipes each fall. This side dish is wonderful with pork roast and is practically effortless thanks to the slow cooker. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

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Ingredients

6 medium apples
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions
1 tablespoon chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped carrot
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 tablespoon chili sauce

Directions

Core apples, leaving bottoms intact. In a medium bowl, combine the brown rice and next 8 ingredients; mix well. Fill each apple with about 2 tablespoons filling, packing it well. Place the stuffed apples in a greased 4-quart slow cooker. Pour in the apple juice and chili sauce. Cover and cook on high until the apples are soft, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Spoon liquid over each apple serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 stuffed apple: 139 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit.

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