Stuffed Baby Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Stuffed Baby Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed, patted dry, and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 cup toasted bread crumbs; 1 cup whole-milk ricotta; 1/3 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 oz); 2 tablespoons drained capers, rinsed, patted dry, and chopped; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 1/2 lb baby red and yellow bell peppers* (2 inches in diameter; 24); 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
2 anchovy fillets, rinsed, patted dry, and finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup toasted bread crumbs
1 cup whole-milk ricotta
1/3 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 oz)
2 tablespoons drained capers, rinsed, patted dry, and chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 lb baby red and yellow bell peppers* (2 inches in diameter; 24)
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil

1
Cook onion and anchovies in oil in a heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until onion is golden, about 8 minutes.
2
(Anchovies will dissolve.)
3
Transfer to a bowl and stir in bread crumbs, cheeses, capers, eggs, and parsley until combined well.
4
Preheat oven to 350F.
5
Cut tops from baby peppers (keep stems on tops) and reserve.
6
Cut a very thin slice from bottom of each pepper so it can stand upright (don't worry if you make a hole in bottom).
7
Scoop out and discard seeds, then divide filling among peppers.
8
Cover with reserved tops and arrange peppers upright in an oiled baking dish.
9
Add water to dish and drizzle peppers with oil.
10
Bake, uncovered, in middle of oven until peppers are tender and filling is puffed, 50 to 60 minutes.
11
Available at specialty produce markets like Garden of Eden (212-255-4200), mail orders accepted.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed, patted dry, and finely chopped, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 cup toasted bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Baby Bell Peppers falls under the General 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.

Stuffed Baby Bell Peppers

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