Delicious and Light Summer Lunch

Today I tried out this recipe for Feta-stuffed Bell Peppers but instead of using bulgur wheat like the recipe called for, I used wild rice and instead of raisins, I used cranberries. This meal combines a variety of sweet and salty savory flavors: feta cheese, cranberries, apples, fresh herbs and scallions. It is fairly simple to make, just cook the rice first then combine all the ingredients along with garlic, olive oil and salt and black pepper, stuff the pepper halves, add a little water at the bottom of the dish and put in the over for 20-25 min. at 350 degrees and voila! You have a light, scrumptious and hearty meal.

Reason #1 to go Vegetarian: When you go vegetarian, you can actually justify treating yourself to luxury items more often that may otherwise not make economic sense, such as this relatively pricey wild rice by Uncle Bens that already comes seasoned, tastes delicious and is ready in 15 minutes.