Stuffed Peppers – Rise Above Gluten

Ingredients

• Salt
• 4-6 medium red, yellow or orange bell peppers. Remove the top, cores and seeds.
• 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 1/2 T olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 lb ground beef
• 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained (save 1/4 cup juice)
• 1 1/4 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (or use daiya to be dairy free)
• 2 T chopped fresh parsley leaves
• black pepper
• 1/4 cup ketchup