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
Savory Rice-Stuffed Apples
Updated on Jun. 27, 2023
Savory Rice-Stuffed Apples
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
1 hour 30 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
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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