Bell Pepper Recipes

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Food Network’s Ree Drummond shares this easy recipe for healthy, classic stuffed bell peppers.

Total: 0 1h35min0

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Nutrition Facts: calories 323, Fat 22 grams, Saturated Fat 8 grams, Cholesterol 50 milligrams, Sodium 287 milligrams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 6 grams

Ingredients:

• 6 bell peppers, any color
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 8 ounces lean ground beef
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 medium zucchini, finely diced
• 4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
• Red pepper flakes, as needed
• 1 cup cooked long-grain and wild rice
• 1 1/2 cups grated pepper Jack cheese

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cut the tops off the peppers. Remove and discard the stems, then finely chop the tops; set aside. Scoop out the seeds and as much of the membrane as you can. Place the peppers cut-side up in a baking dish just large enough to hold them upright.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, season with salt and pepper and cook, breaking up the lumps, until the meat is cooked through and just beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to get rid of the fat.
4. Wipe out the skillet and add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onions and chopped peppers and cook until beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and zucchini and cook for another minute. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and a pinch or 2 of red pepper flakes. Cook until everything is heated through, then stir in the beef and rice. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese.
5. Fill the peppers with the rice mixture and top each with a sprinkle of the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Pour a small amount of water into the bottom of the baking dish and drizzle the peppers with a little olive oil. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until the peppers are soft and the cheese is melted and lightly browned, another 15 to 20 minutes.

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Ingredients:

• 4 bell peppers
• 1.25 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3/4 cup cooked pearled couscous
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1/8 cup pine nuts
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 Tbsp cooking oil

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Heat oil in pan over medium high heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent. Add ground beef, break up with spoon and brown. Mix in herbs, spices and tomato paste. Sauté until beef is cook through. Set aside.
3. Cook couscous according to directions on packet. This should take abut 10 minutes total.
4. Toast pine nuts in ungreased pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir frequently and watch carefully to avoid charring them. They should be lightly browned.
5. Chop kalamata olives, tomatoes and parsley.
6. In a large bowl, mix meat, couscous, pine nuts, cherry tomatoes, olives and parsley.
7. Cut peppers vertically. Lay halves on their side in greased baking pan. Stuff with stuffing mixture and cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake and additional 15 minutes. Check doneness with a knife, peppers should be softened but still have a little crunch. Baking times vary by oven, if need be, bake an additional few minutes.
8. After removing from oven, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over peppers… enjoy!

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Try these easy bell pepper recipes for meals the whole family will love! From casserole to nachos to pizza, bell peppers bring such a wonderful dose of flavors.

Ingredients:

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• Unstuffed Pepper Skillet
• Roasted Bell Peppers With Olive Oil
• Grilled Vegetable Skewers
• Bell Pepper Nachos
• Bell Pepper Pizzas
• Pepper and Onion Quiche
• Stuffed Pepper Soup
• Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni
• Easy Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry
• Pepper Steak Stir-Fry
• Caramelized Onions and Bell Peppers
• Smashed Avocado, Roasted Bell Pepper, and Pepper Jack Quesadillas
• Skinny Low-Carb Bell Pepper Tacos
• Hearty Pepper Chili
• Chicken Cacciatore
• Easy Chicken Fajitas
• Philly Cheesesteak With Peppers and Onions
• Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

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FAQ

What can I do with a lot of bell peppers?

1. Roasted Pepper & Butternut Squash Soup.
2. Roasted Red Pepper Soup.
3. Bell Pepper Chicken & Dill Soup.
4. Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers.
5. Long Sweet Pepper Boats.
6. Bell Peppers Stuffed with Tomato Couscous.
7. Mini Sweet Pepper & Orange Cranberry Muffins.
8. Bell Pepper Cornbread.

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