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Easy Italian Sausage Stuffed Peppers

Easy Italian Sausage Stuffed Peppers

Hearty bell peppers stuffed with savory Italian sausage, rice, tomatoes, and melty cheese for a comforting weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers any color; tops removed and seeds discarded
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cooked white rice sub cauliflower rice for low-carb
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Prep the peppers: Slice off the tops, remove seeds and membranes. Place peppers cut-side up in the baking dish and brush insides with a little olive oil.
  • Par-bake peppers for 10 minutes to soften slightly; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and onion; cook, breaking up meat, until sausage is browned and onion is soft, about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Stir in cooked rice, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes to thicken slightly. Remove from heat and fold in half of the mozzarella.
  • Fill each par-baked pepper with the sausage mixture. Top with remaining mozzarella and the Parmesan.
  • Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly. Broil 1 to 2 minutes for extra browning if desired.
  • Rest 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

For a lighter version, use turkey Italian sausage. You can substitute quinoa for rice and add extra veggies like chopped spinach or zucchini to the filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg