Cheddar-Rice Pepper Cups

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

 * 1) Cut peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes.
 * 2) Cook in boiling salted water for 5 minutes; drain. Arrange cut side up in 12x8x2-inch baking dish; sprinkle with salt.
 * 3) Cook tofu, vegetables and garlic in butter in large skillet until vegetables are tender crisp.
 * 4) Toss with rice, 1 cup Cheese, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.
 * 5) Fill each pepper half with 2/3 cup mixture. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees 25 minutes.
 * 6) Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheese over cups. Bake 5 minutes, or until Cheese is melted.