Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound mushrooms, cut into quarters; 1/2 pound onion, trimmed, peeled and cut into quarters; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup packed, coarsely chopped watercress; 1/2 cup pastina; 3 tablespoons water; 2 red bell peppers, cut in half crosswise and seeded; Kosher salt (optional); Freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Place mushrooms, onions and garlic in bowl of food processor.
2
Process until finely chopped.
3
Place oil in 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish and add chopped vegetables.
4
Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent for 3 minutes.
5
Stir in watercress, pastina and 1 tablespoon water.
6
Fill peppers with stuffing, mounding lightly.
7
Arrange peppers, evenly spaced, around edge of pie plate.
8
Pour remaining water in bottom of dish.
9
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
10
Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap.
11
Cook at 100 percent for 10 minutes.
12
Pierce plastic wrap with the tip of a knife to release steam.
13
Unwrap carefully.
14
Serve within 5 minutes.
15
Also good cold.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound mushrooms, cut into quarters, 1/2 pound onion, trimmed, peeled and cut into quarters, 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Stuffed 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.

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Stuffed Peppers

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Variations & substitutions

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