Tex mex Stuffed Bell Peppers

Tex Mex Stuffed Bell Peppers

4 large green bell peppers
2 cans (14-1/2 oz.) fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained

1/2 cup tomato sauce

1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
2 cups cooked pearl barley (I pre-cook the day before if going to be in a time pinch)
1 cup cooked chicken, roughly chopped
1 cup canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds, discard stems and place, cut side up, in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Combine the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and pepper sauce in a large bowl. Stir in the barley, chicken and beans and spoon mixture in to the peppers. Cover and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake uncovered 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted

Recipe source: The Apple Dumpling Gang yahoo group, submitted by Laura Brown.

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