Summer Stuffed Peppers

Directions

1. 1
   Cut tops off each pepper.
2. 2
   Cook in boiling water 2 to 3 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove and rinse with cold water.
4. 4
   Remove stems from pepper tops and chop enough to make 1/3 cup.
5. 5
   Brown meat in skillet over medium heat.
6. 6
   Add garlic, onion, carrot, zucchini and 1/3 cup chopped peppers.
7. 7
   Saute until all vegetables are tender.
8. 8
   Add tomatoes, rice, sugar and basil.
9. 9
   Cook until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Stuff this mixture into peppers.
11. 11
    Serve.