Description
Stuffed mini peppers are vibrant, bite-sized delights that combine sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any gathering or snack attack.
Ingredients
- Mini bell peppers
- Ground turkey or beef
- Cooked rice (white, brown, or quinoa)
- Onion
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder)
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice mini bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- Sauté chopped onions in a skillet over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ground meat and seasonings; cook until fully browned.
- Mix in cooked rice and half of the cheese into the meat mixture.
- Stuff each pepper half generously with the filling.
- Place stuffed peppers on a baking sheet, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mini pepper
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg