Polenta Stuffed Sweet Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Polenta Stuffed Sweet Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large red bell peppers, suitable for stuffing; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 green onion, chopped; 1 zucchini, diced small; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 5 roma tomatoes, diced small; 1 tablespoon fresh minced basil; 3 drops balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cups cooked polenta or (1 lb) package pre-cooked polenta; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese; paprika

Servings: persons

4 large red bell peppers, suitable for stuffing
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 green onion, chopped
1 zucchini, diced small
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 roma tomatoes, diced small
1 tablespoon fresh minced basil
3 drops balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cups cooked polenta or (1 lb) package pre-cooked polenta
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese
paprika

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and membranes from the inside; set aside.
3
Saute the garlic, green onion, and zucchini in the oil over medium heat until the zucchini starts to soften; add the tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper, and heat for 5 minutes.
4
While that's cooking, if you're using commercially packaged cooked polenta remove it from the packaging and briefly microwave for 2 to 3 minutes to soften.
5
Stir the cooked polenta and cumin into the vegetable mixture until well incorporated, then removed from the heat and stir in the mozzarella.
6
Fill the peppers with the polenta mixture and sprinkle each with a tablespoon of Parmesan and a dash paprika.
7
Bake on a lightly sprayed cookie sheet at 350 degrees F for 30-40 minutes or until pepper has reached desired texture.
8
Makes 4-6 servings (if you cut'em in half).

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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: 4 large red bell peppers, suitable for stuffing, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 green onion, chopped, 1 zucchini, diced small, and more.

Yes, Polenta Stuffed Sweet Bell Peppers 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.

Polenta Stuffed Sweet Bell Peppers

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