Description
Delicious stuffed bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of Italian sausage, rice, and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add Italian sausage to the skillet, cook until browned.
- Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each pepper with the sausage mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes until the peppers are tender.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding herbs or spices you enjoy.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg