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Baked Stuffed Peppers with Rice Filling Recipe

Easy Baked Stuffed Peppers with Rice Filling Recipe for Cozy Dinners

This Baked Stuffed Peppers with Rice Filling Recipe is colorful, comforting, and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers and Filling
  • 4 large Bell peppers choose vibrant colors like red, yellow, or orange
  • 1.5 cups Cooked rice the heart of the filling
  • 0.5 lb Ground meat optional, use beef, turkey, or chicken
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce adds moisture and tang
  • 0.5 cup Grated cheese for topping
For Seasoning and Herbs
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1 handful Fresh parsley or basil chopped
For Baking
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil for drizzling
  • 0.25 cup Water or broth

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Slice tops off peppers and remove seeds, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in cooked rice, ground meat (if using), tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Stuff each pepper with the rice mixture, pressing gently. Top with grated cheese.
  6. Arrange peppers in a baking dish, pour broth beneath, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize the filling with your favorite herbs and proteins, and let the stuffed peppers rest for 5 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.

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