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

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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Savory Rice-Stuffed Apples

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Yield:6 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:1 hour 30 min

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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

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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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Sarah Tramonte

Sarah developed, tested and styled hundreds of recipes for Taste of Home. You may also recognize her (and her hands) from videos on Taste of Home's social media accounts. Sarah has always loved food and design, but what really kicked off her culinary career was when she combined those passions to create her cookbook, The Moody Foodie.