SAUSAGE AND RICE STUFFED PEPPERS

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For a lighter version of this classic dish, use crumbled turkey or chicken sausage in place of Italian sausage.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking sheet
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 zucchini, diced small
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 ounce Parmesan, grated (1/4 cup)
4 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
4 large bell peppers (any color), halved lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet,heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high.Add sausage and cook, breaking up meatwith a wooden spoon, until browned,5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfersausage to a medium bowl. Add 1 teaspoonoil to skillet along with zucchini,onion, and garlic. Season with saltand pepper and cook until vegetablesare tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Add zucchini mixture to bowl withsausage, along with Parmesan, rice,and 1 teaspoon oil; stir to combine andseason with salt and pepper. In asmall bowl, combine breadcrumbs and1/2 teaspoon oil and season with saltand pepper. Brush a rimmed bakingsheet with oil and arrange bell peppers,cut side up, on sheet. Divide ricemixture among peppers and top withbreadcrumbs. Bake until breadcrumbsare browned and peppers are tender,about 30 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

Pramila Magar
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These stuffed peppers were a hit! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Uliana Tiurtiubek
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Delicious and easy to make. The sausage and rice filling was flavorful and the peppers were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Frank Baran
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Yummy stuffed peppers! The filling was savory and the peppers were roasted to perfection. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this recipe again!


Zuzia
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These stuffed peppers were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the bell peppers, which added a pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again!


Muhammad Saif
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This recipe was easy to follow and the stuffed peppers turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Dorian Parnell
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Great recipe! The stuffed peppers were a big hit with my family. The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Aniel Jean
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These stuffed peppers were a delicious and easy weeknight meal. I loved the combination of sausage, rice, and veggies, and the peppers were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this recipe again!


abnet abot
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Yum! These stuffed peppers were a delightful meal. The sausage and rice filling was savory and hearty, and the peppers were roasted to perfection. I especially enjoyed the addition of the bell peppers, which added a pop of color and flavor. I will de


Sarajane Allen
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This was my first time making stuffed peppers and I'm so glad I chose this recipe. It was so easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The peppers were stuffed with a flavorful mixture of sausage, rice, and veggies, and the sauce was rich and


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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are well-balanced, and the peppers come out perfectly tender. I like to add a little extra cheese to the top before baking for a cheesy, gooey finish.


Stephanie Taylor
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Wow! This dish was a total hit with my family. The combination of sausage and rice was savory and comforting, and the colorful bell peppers added a beautiful touch. I loved how easy it was to make, too - just a few simple steps and it was in the oven