Cheesy Mini Pepper Poppers With Sprouted Rice Recipe

Name: Cheesy Mini Pepper Poppers With Sprouted Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup water; 1/3 cup truRoots(R) AccentsTM Organic Sprouted Rice Trio; 2 (8 ounce) packages mini sweet peppers (2- to 3-inches long); 1/2 pound hot Italian pork sausage, casing removed; 1/2 cup finely minced onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 3/4 cup marinara sauce; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

3/4 cup water
1/3 cup truRoots(R) AccentsTM Organic Sprouted Rice Trio
2 (8 ounce) packages mini sweet peppers (2- to 3-inches long)
1/2 pound hot Italian pork sausage, casing removed
1/2 cup finely minced onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 cup marinara sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

1
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line 11 x 17-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2
Bring water to boil in medium saucepan over high heat. Add rice. Reduce to simmer. Cover and cook 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.
3
Cut each pepper in half, from stem to tip. Remove any pith or seeds.
4
Brown sausage in large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain fat, if necessary. Add onion and garlic. Cook until fragrant. Stir in rice, marinara sauce, Italian Seasoning and salt. Cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and basil.
5
Fill each pepper with sausage mixture. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes or until heated through and peppers are still crisp. Top with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup water, 1/3 cup truRoots(R) AccentsTM Organic Sprouted Rice Trio, 2 (8 ounce) packages mini sweet peppers (2- to 3-inches long), 1/2 pound hot Italian pork sausage, casing removed, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Mini Pepper Poppers With Sprouted Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Cheesy Mini Pepper Poppers With Sprouted Rice

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