Cheddar-Rice Pepper Cups

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 large green peppers
 * Salt
 * 8 ounces firm tofu, drained and finely chopped
 * 1/4 cup sliced green onions
 * 1/4 cup chopped celery
 * 1/4 cup chopped radishes
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 2 cups cooked rice
 * 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) grated Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions
Cut peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Cook in boiling salted water for 5 minutes; drain. Arrange cut side up in 12x8x2-inch baking dish; sprinkle with salt.

Cook tofu, vegetables and garlic in butter in large skillet until vegetables are tender crisp. Toss with rice, 1 cup cheese, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.

Fill each pepper half with 2/3 cup mixture. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees 25 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over cups. Bake 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.