Savory Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Savory Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts boiling water; 4 bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded (half green, half red); 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 medium red onion, chopped; 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 (14 ounce) package Gimmie Lean sausage flavor (or another soy meat flavor product); 2 cups rice, brown if desired; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 (25 ounce) jar tomato sauce; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes; 1 bay leaf; 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

2 quarts boiling water
4 bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded (half green, half red)
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 (14 ounce) package Gimmie Lean sausage flavor (or another soy meat flavor product)
2 cups rice, brown if desired
2 teaspoons dried thyme
4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 cup white wine
1 (25 ounce) jar tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes
1 bay leaf
4 fresh basil leaves, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
Place cut and seeded peppers in boiling water for five minutes.
3
Run under cool water to stop the cooking process and set aside.
4
In skillet or wok, add onions and garlic; saute for 5 minutes on medium heat.
5
Add Gimmie Lean or other soy product and cook 5 minutes.
6
Separate soy chunks with wooden spoon so that the chunks are smaller than bite size.
7
Add rice and spices and cook another 5 minutes.
8
Add wine and cook five more minutes.
9
Keep mixture on low heat until you are ready to stuff the peppers.
10
In the meantime, heat the sauce.
11
Put both the sauce and the Italian stewed tomatoes in a pot with the bay leaf and basil.
12
Cook on medium heat for about 10 minute.
13
Now you are ready to stuff the peppers!
14
Be creative!
15
Put the stuffed peppers on pan and cook in oven for approximately 30 minutes.
16
Pour tomato sauce on each pepper and serve!

1072

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts boiling water, 4 bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded (half green, half red), 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 medium red onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Savory Stuffed Bell Peppers 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Savory Stuffed Bell Peppers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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