Cauliflower Stuffed Peppers w/Spicy Queso Marinara Recipe

Name: Cauliflower Stuffed Peppers w/Spicy Queso Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head Cauliflower; 1/4 Coursely Chopped Red Onion; 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Ground Turmeric; 2 tsp Salt; 1 cup Chopped Ham; 3 Green Bell Peppers; 2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/4 Coursely Chopped Red Onion; 2 Coursely Chopped Poblano Peppers; 4 Coursely Chopped Roma Tomatoes; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 cup Julienned Basil Leaves; 1/4 cup Blonde Ale Beer; 1 cup Grated Cotija Cheese

Servings: persons

1 head Cauliflower
1/4 Coursely Chopped Red Onion
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp Ground Turmeric
2 tsp Salt
1 cup Chopped Ham
3 Green Bell Peppers
2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 Coursely Chopped Red Onion
2 Coursely Chopped Poblano Peppers
4 Coursely Chopped Roma Tomatoes
1 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Julienned Basil Leaves
1/4 cup Blonde Ale Beer
1 cup Grated Cotija Cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Chop cauliflower head into eighths and place in a bowl with red onion, olive oil, salt, and turmeric.
3
Toss to coat.
4
Pour out on baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes at 350F.
5
Meanwhile, pour olive oil into medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
6
Add red onion, poblano peppers, and salt.
7
Cook 20 minutes or until softened.
8
Increase heat to medium and add Roma tomatoes, basil leaves, and beer.
9
Cook additional 20 minutes or until tomatoes can be mashed.
10
Pour saucepan contents into blender or food processor along with Cotija cheese.
11
Pulse until smooth and return to saucepan.
12
Return saucepan to low heat and continue to simmer to melt Cotija thoroughly.
13
When cauliflower/red onion are finished, pour into a food processor and pulse until cauliflower resembles couscous as small pearls.
14
Add ham and pulse additional 2-4 times to mix.
15
Slice off tops of green bell peppers and remove core/ribs.
16
Stuff equally with cauliflower/ham mixture.
17
Stand stuffed peppers upright on baking sheet.
18
Bake stuffed peppers at 350F for 75-85 minutes, or until peppers are cooked through.
19
Pour queso marinara atop each stuffed pepper and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head Cauliflower, 1/4 Coursely Chopped Red Onion, 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 tbsp Ground Turmeric, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower Stuffed Peppers w/Spicy Queso Marinara falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cauliflower Stuffed Peppers w/Spicy Queso Marinara

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