Best 5 Herb Stuffed Red Peppers Recipes

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Herb stuffed red peppers are a delightful dish that combines the vibrant flavors of fresh herbs with the sweetness of roasted red peppers. With their eye-catching appearance and tantalizing aroma, these stuffed peppers are a culinary masterpiece that will impress your friends and family. This versatile dish can be tailored to your dietary preferences, allowing for vegetarian and vegan variations. Whether you prefer a hearty meat filling or a medley of colorful vegetables, you can create a customized filling that suits your taste buds.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

STUFFED RED PEPPERS



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Stuffed peppers with beef and mushrooms.

Provided by Jane

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups brown rice
4 cups water
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, diced
¼ cup chopped mushrooms, or to taste
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (26 ounce) jar tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 red bell peppers, tops and seeds removed
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the saucepan, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 40 minutes; transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break ground beef into small pieces and place in the skillet. Add onion, mushrooms, and garlic; cook and stir until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Mix beef mixture into brown rice.
  • Stir tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning into the rice mixture and season filling with salt and black pepper.
  • Arrange bell peppers in a baking dish. Spoon filling into bell peppers.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the peppers are tender, about 1 hour. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the stuffed peppers to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.4 calories, Carbohydrate 74.3 g, Cholesterol 50.2 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1095 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 16 stuffed peppers, 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 (1/2-inch) cubes pepperoncino, crushed red pepper Italian table cheese, available in specialty cheese case, Asiago or pepato may be substituted
4 slices cappicola (hot Italian ham) cut in half
8 hot cherry peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
2 slices Prosciutto di Parma
3 ounces herb and garlic spreadable cheese or goat cheese
1 rib celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 sweet peppers, tops removed and seeded

Steps:

  • For hot peppers: Wrap cheese cubes in half of one slice of hot ham. Stuff ham wrapped cheese cubes inside the cherry peppers and reset caps with a toothpick.
  • For sweet cherry peppers: Spread each slice of prosciutto with a thin layer of herb and garlic cheese. Cut each slice of ham in four pieces, then wrap a piece of celery inside each strip of ham. Stuff the meat and cheese wrapped celery into each cherry pepper.

HERB-STUFFED RED PEPPERS



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We love to cook and experiment with new dishes, writes Brenda Joyner of Pateros, Washington. We found this recipe on-line but were missing a few of the ingredients, so we improvised. We like the results.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large sweet red peppers
½ pound ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
1 ½ cups cooked brown rice
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
¾ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cut tops off peppers; remove seeds. Place peppers cut side down on a microwave-safe plate; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender; set aside.
  • In a small skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat; stir in the rice, parsley, salt, cayenne and allspice. In a small saucepan, bring tomato sauce and broth to a boil. Stir in the vinegar, basil and 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese; stir about 1/2 cup sauce into rice mixture. Spoon into peppers. Place in a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until peppers are tender. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.7 calories, Carbohydrate 56.2 g, Cholesterol 106 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 1706.6 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

GARLIC AND HERB STUFFED MINI PEPPERS



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These stuffed sweet peppers will become your new go-to-appetizer! Filled with flavorful cheese and topped with bread crumbs, you won't believe how easy they are to put together.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 mini sweet peppers (red, yellow and orange)
1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin® cheese with garlic and fine herbs, softened
4 oz (from 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Cut each sweet pepper in half lengthwise, leaving stems intact. Remove seeds and membranes. Place halved sweet peppers on pan, cut sides up.
  • In small bowl, mix Boursin™ cheese, cream cheese and ground red pepper with spoon until well blended. Place cheese mixture in small resealable food-storage plastic bag. Cut 1/2 inch off 1 corner of bag. Pipe mixture evenly among pepper halves, about 2 teaspoons for each pepper.
  • In another small bowl, mix bread crumbs, melted butter and pepper. Sprinkle each pepper half with about 1/2 teaspoon bread crumb mixture; gently press into cheese mixture.
  • Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan cheese on each pepper. Return to oven; bake 5 to 8 minutes or until tops are brown and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Top with chives. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

FETA & HERB STUFFED BABY RED PEPPERS



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Baby red peppers stuffed with feta, ricotta and herbs, then baked in the oven. A great side dish to any meat dish or as one of several vegetarian dishes. Adapted from the January 2006 'Australian Good Taste' magazine.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Lemon

Time 40m

Yield 10 stuffed peppers, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 baby red peppers or 5 full-size red peppers, halved
150 g feta
100 g ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups watercress leaves, washed, dried, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C, cut the tops off the baby red peppers and reserve (or halve the full-sized red peppers); using a small sharp knife, carefully remove the membrane and seeds and discard.
  • Place the feta and ricotta in a bowl and using a fork mash them until they are well-combined; add the parsley, dill, lemon zest and garlic, and season with pepper to taste.
  • Place the peppers in a lightly oiled roasting pan, divide the feta mixture among the red peppers and spoon it into the peppers, replace the tops, and drizzle the peppers with lemon juice and oil.
  • Roast the peppers in the oven for 20 minutes or until tender. If you are using halved full-sized peppers, you may want to cover the pan loosely with foil for the first part of the roasting time.
  • Transfer the peppers to a serving dish and garnish with watercress to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.1, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 301.7, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 7.5, Protein 7.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right peppers: Look for firm, brightly colored peppers with smooth skin. Avoid any peppers with blemishes or soft spots.
  • Prepare the peppers properly: Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and ribs. You can also roast the peppers before stuffing them to enhance their flavor.
  • Use a variety of fillings: There are endless possibilities for fillings, so get creative! Some popular options include rice, meat, vegetables, cheese, and herbs.
  • Season the filling well: Don't be afraid to use plenty of herbs and spices to flavor the filling. This will help to create a delicious and flavorful dish.
  • Cook the peppers thoroughly: Stuffed peppers can be baked, roasted, or grilled. Make sure to cook them until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through.
  • Serve with your favorite sauce: Stuffed peppers can be served with a variety of sauces, such as tomato sauce, cheese sauce, or a simple vinaigrette.

Conclusion:

Stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that will be sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give stuffed peppers a try!

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