More Stuffed Peppers
Cook Time
30
mins
Calories
503
Serving Size
4
Carbs
51
Fat
22
Protein
23
description
I'm Really Loving These!
ingredients
1 C long-grain brown rice (any long-grain rice will work.)
4 large green bell peppers, bottom trimmed, cap end cut off and diced, and seeds removed
1 large onion, diced
2 tsp. + 1 tsp. olive oil
2 links (about 8 oz.) turkey Sweet Italian Sausage (or other sausage of your choice. Use diced mushrooms instead of sausage for vegetarian version.)
1/2 tsp. ground fennel
1/2 tsp. dried Greek or Turkish oregano
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
directions
- Cook Rice however you like
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Trim the bottom of the Peppers so they're flat. They'll stand up easier
- Hollow out the Peppers (dice any extra pepper and set aside)
- Place peppers on a greased baking sheet or muffin tin if they'll fit
- In a skillet add 2 tsp Olive oil and saute the diced peppers and onions for 3 minutes, set aside
- Add the Sausage to the pan and cook until browned
- Add back the onions and peppers, with the Oregano and cook for a few minutes
- Add Cooked rice and Parmesan Cheese, cook for another 2 minutes
- Stuff that mix into the Peppers, press in until it's tightly packed
- Bake for 30 minutes
- Remove and top with shredded cheese and put them back in the oven for another 12 minutes
- Serve!