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By Michelle Luelo
Stuffed Peppers
13 steps
Prep:30minCook:30min
Baked easily in the oven or on the bbq. Make them up ahead and store them in the fridge to save time.
Add a salad of fresh farmer's market treasures to the side for an extra veggie boost.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:50:14 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
45
Low
Glycemic Load
17
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories721.4 kcal (36%)
Total Fat49.2 g (70%)
Carbs37.1 g (14%)
Sugars12.6 g (14%)
Protein33.9 g (68%)
Sodium1492.1 mg (75%)
Fiber3.4 g (12%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
![1 lb of uncooked Italian sausage casings removed, use turkey, beef or pork sausage (I like a mix of hot sausage and sweet)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764524/graph/fooddb/dabb9250400b2d2d336e1e17585edab3.jpg)
1 lbItalian sausage
uncooked, casings removed, use turkey, beef or pork sausage, I like a mix of hot sausage and sweet
![2 tbls olive oil](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764527/graph/fooddb/98895c89dcf2029e3f512773f9b12a3c.jpg)
2 tblsolive oil
![4 bell peppers - you’ll get the best flavour out of red, orange or yellow](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764593/graph/fooddb/b741c1016dbf3110adbb66db879f87bf.jpg)
4bell peppers
you’ll get the best flavour out of red, orange or yellow
![1 small onion, diced](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764494/graph/fooddb/d5bd477463b289845a984f7792ed6d70.jpg)
1onion
small, diced
![3 cloves garlic, minced](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764463/graph/fooddb/fb90ea8fbd3e81005fc22ada2c8ddd1f.jpg)
3cloves garlic
minced
![1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312213/custom_upload/b63e4f46e476834720788b532a84b495.jpg)
1 ½ tspitalian seasoning
![½ tsp salt & ¼ tsp pepper](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
½ tspsalt
![½ tsp salt & ¼ tsp pepper](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764843/graph/fooddb/50e15d7f550e17e36816598ba5504cca.jpg)
¼ tsppepper
![¼ tsp crushed red chili flakes if you want some extra heat](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1554129700/custom_upload/4d23f9842617944c484e3014995f46ee.jpg)
¼ tspcrushed red chili flakes
if you want some extra heat
![1 ½ cups of cooked rice or cauliflower rice (½ of 1 small head of cauliflower pulsed in a food processor)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764481/graph/fooddb/1871de09263f54f1a53de71e4c5e5b0c.jpg)
1 ½ cupsrice
cooked, or cauliflower rice, 1/2 of 1 small head of cauliflower pulsed in a food processor
![1 28oz. can diced tomatoes](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312241/custom_upload/44fa21d42ac048f6d14666536ec27991.jpg)
1 x 28 ozcan diced tomatoes
![1 tbls tomato paste](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764773/graph/fooddb/6f9076eeec1be41bde7597c51706f262.jpg)
1 tblstomato paste
![2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1570185195/custom_upload/098b6c5892a9cc48edc20455c8ea7da3.jpg)
2 cupsshredded mozzarella cheese
![Parmesan cheese](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764468/graph/fooddb/7ad68a630b5b8a706976282ff3340ef9.jpg)
parmesan cheese
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350F
![Oven](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/f_webp,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1630864570/custom_upload/oven.png)
Step 2
Wash peppers and cut each one in half from stem to end. Carefully remove the seeds and any membrane. Using a small paring knife can help cut away the tougher bits near the stem. Arrange peppers on a parchment lined sheet. Place the peppers in the oven while you make the filling to pre-cook slightly before stuffing.
![Knife](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/f_webp,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1630864965/custom_upload/Knife.png)
![Parchment paper](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/f_webp,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1630864966/custom_upload/Parchment_Paper.png)
![Baking sheet](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/f_webp,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1630864965/custom_upload/Baking_Sheet.png)
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
![Skillet](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1656416593/custom_upload/0fd2f84dc934cdfe6b89dd6bd35876a5.jpg)
Step 4
Sauté onions for 3-4 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
![Cooktop](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/f_webp,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1630864679/custom_upload/cooktop.png)
Step 5
Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes being careful not to brown.
![Cooktop](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/f_webp,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1630864679/custom_upload/cooktop.png)
Step 6
Add Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and chili flakes (if using) and tomato paste
Step 7
Add tomatoes and rice or cauliflower rice. Simmer until most of the liquid has cooked away
Step 8
Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded mozzarella.
Step 9
Carefully fill each pepper half with cooked filling.
Step 10
Bake for 20 minutes
![Oven](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/f_webp,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1630864570/custom_upload/oven.png)
Step 11
Remove from the oven and top each pepper with remaining mozzarella. Return to the oven for 5 minutes.
![Oven](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/f_webp,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1630864570/custom_upload/oven.png)
Step 12
Allow peppers to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Step 13
Top with freshly grated parmesan
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