Savory Rice-Stuffed Apples
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 1-1/2 hours
YIELD: 6 servings.
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
Ingredients
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6 medium apples
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1/2 cup cooked brown rice
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1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions
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1 tablespoon chopped sweet red pepper
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1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
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1 tablespoon chopped carrot
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1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup unsweetened apple juice
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1 tablespoon chili sauce
Directions
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1.
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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