Stuffed Green Peppers Recipe

Name: Stuffed Green Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large well formed green bell peppers (or other color); 6 ounces cooked chicken sausage (or chicken, ground beef, etc.); 1 tablespoon olive oil (or oil left from cooking the meat); 1 medium baking potato; ¼ cup chopped onion; ½ cup finely chopped cabbage; 1 large garlic clove, minced; ½ cup chopped mushroom; 2 tablespoons ketchup; salt and pepper; ½ cup low-fat cheese (2 oz.); 1 cup water

Servings: persons

2 large well formed green bell peppers (or other color)
6 ounces cooked chicken sausage (or chicken, ground beef, etc.)
1 tablespoon olive oil (or oil left from cooking the meat)
1 medium baking potato
¼ cup chopped onion
½ cup finely chopped cabbage
1 large garlic clove, minced
½ cup chopped mushroom
2 tablespoons ketchup
salt and pepper
½ cup low-fat cheese (2 oz.)
1 cup water

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cut the peppers in half from stem to bottom.
3
Remove seeds and ribs.
4
Keep as much of the flesh at the stem end as possible.
5
Place peppers, cup side up, in a baking dish.
6
Set aside.
7
Heat a oil in a nonstick sautee pan.
8
Add potatoe, onion and cabbage.
9
Saute until onion starts to become translucent and potatoes are partly cooked.
10
Add garlic and mushrooms.
11
Cook about 5 minutes more.
12
Add ketchup and salt and pepper.
13
Stir well.
14
Remove from heat and stir in the meat and cheese.
15
Fill pepper halves evenly with the meat & veggie mixture.
16
Mound it up as needed.
17
Pour 1cup water into the pan under the pepper halves.
18
Bake in preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until peppers are well cooked and potatoes are done.

248

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large well formed green bell peppers (or other color), 6 ounces cooked chicken sausage (or chicken, ground beef, etc.), 1 tablespoon olive oil (or oil left from cooking the meat), 1 medium baking potato, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Green 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!

Stuffed Green Peppers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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