Tag: stuffed peppers

Crock Pot Taco Stuffed Peppers

Crock Pot Taco Stuffed Peppers

I normally bake stuffed peppers, but when I saw this recipe I decided to try it since you do not have to pre-cook the meat. I had intended to use ground beef; however, since I accidentally bought chicken breast instead I chopped up chicken breasts 

Western Omelet Stuffed Peppers

Western Omelet Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers are a favorite meal of mine. These peppers are filling enough to make an entire meal and easy to customize depending on how much spice you prefer as well as how you like your eggs cooked. Half of my family enjoyed their pepper 

Italian Sausage Stuffed Peppers

Italian Sausage Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers are easy to make and customize depending on what you are craving. These stuffed peppers were filled with ground Italian sausage and the pepper tops as well as some marinara sauce topped with shredded Italian cheeses.

Ingredients:

6 bell peppers tops and stems removed

1 pound ground Italian sausage

1 cup marinara sauce

1 cup shredded Italian cheese

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend

Olive oil spray

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Arrange bell peppers in a 9×13 dish standing up. Spray with olive oil spray and sprinkle Italian seasoning in the base of each pepper.
  3. Cover peppers with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes to soften.
  4. Meanwhile cook the sausage over medium heat stirring often to break up.  Drain fat once the sausage is lightly browned.
  5. Add the chopped pepper tops and marinara sauce to the sausage and mix to combine.
  6. Divide the sausage filling among the 6 peppers and top with shredded cheese.
  7. If baking immediately cover lightly with aluminum foil and bake for another 20-25 minutes. If prepping in advance and refrigerating bake for 45 minutes.
  8. Remove foil the last 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
  9. Enjoy!
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers

One of my favorite things about this dish is the ability to add or subtract spice depending on your preferences.  I prepared this rather mildly and then topped it with buffalo sauce and fat free ranch dressing when I was ready to eat. Ingredients: 3 

<strong>Swiss Chard and Eggplant Stuffed Peppers</strong>

Swiss Chard and Eggplant Stuffed Peppers

I love using fresh produce from the garden.  These peppers are packed with veggies and the pesto, cheese, and breadcrumbs make them a perfect vegetarian meal. Ingredients: Stuffed Peppers- 1 Japanese eggplant 1 bunch of Swiss chard leaves chopped 2-3 bell peppers stems, seeds, and 

Tuna Melt Stuffed Peppers

Tuna Melt Stuffed Peppers

I fell in love with stuffed peppers a few year ago.  I have made many varieties since then.  I had never thought of making tuna melt stuffed peppers until I saw this recipe. My kids raved about how delicious these were and finished eating before I did. 

Recipe adapted from 2B Mindset

Ingredients:

2-3 bell peppers cut in half lengthwise

2 5 ounce cans chunk light tuna packed in water

1 large carrot diced

1 stalk celery diced

2 green onions diced

1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon black pepper

6 slices reduced fat swiss cheese

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Spray a 9×13 dish with olive oil spray.
  2. Spray a nonstick pan with olive oil spray.  Sauté the onion, celery, and carrot over medium heat for 5-10 minutes to soften.  Stir occasionally.
  3. Add the drained tuna to a medium bowl.  Add cooked vegetables and green onions and mix to combine.
  4. Add yogurt, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.  Mix to combine.
  5. Divide the tuna mixture among the halved peppers.  Top each pepper with a slice of cheese.
  6. Bake 30 minutes if serving now.  If prepping ahead of time and refrigerating bake for 40 minutes to heat through. 
  7. Enjoy!
Stuffed Peppers with Ricotta and Kale

Stuffed Peppers with Ricotta and Kale

I love stuffed peppers. I am always experimenting with different fillings.  As usual these are filled with veggies and absolutely delicious.  These can be prepped in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- 2 large bell 

Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers

Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers

Do you love sloppy Joes? How about a sloppy joe with extra veggies cooked inside a sweet tender bell pepper? This dish can be prepped and refrigerated in advance or cooked and served fresh. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 3 large bell peppers 8