Spicy Sweet Pepper Poppers Recipe

Name: Spicy Sweet Pepper Poppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 miniature multi-colored sweet peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds removed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 red onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 pound ground mild Italian sausage; 5 button mushrooms, diced; 1/2 cup tomato paste; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

15 miniature multi-colored sweet peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 red onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pound ground mild Italian sausage
5 button mushrooms, diced
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add Italian sausage and mushrooms; cook until meat is browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain.
3
Place drained sausage mixture in a large mixing bowl along with tomato paste, tomato sauce, crushed red peppers, oregano, rosemary, black pepper, and thyme. Mix until well combined.
4
Fill each pepper half with mixture and place on prepared baking sheet.
5
Bake in preheated oven until cooked through, about 30 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 miniature multi-colored sweet peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 red onion, diced, 3 cloves garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Spicy Sweet Pepper Poppers 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.

Spicy Sweet Pepper Poppers

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