Stuffed-Pepper Medley – Country Cooking

This Stuffed-Pepper Medley offers a delightful array of flavors, transforming humble bell peppers into a complete, satisfying meal. By parboiling the peppers first, you ensure they are tender yet sturdy enough to hold a variety of fillings. Choose from five distinct styles: a creamy Macaroni-and-Cheese filling for comfort food lovers, a traditional beef and rice mixture for a hearty dinner, a light Chicken and Broccoli stir-fry option, a fresh Primavera vegetable blend, or a robust Vegetable-Chili for a vegan-friendly twist. These dishes are perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or when you want to offer choices to a diverse group of diners.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Stewing, Stir Frying

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 86.0

Dietary: Vegan

Description

This Stuffed-Pepper Medley offers a delightful array of flavors, transforming humble bell peppers into a complete, satisfying meal. By parboiling the peppers first, you ensure they are tender yet sturdy enough to hold a variety of fillings. Choose from five distinct styles: a creamy Macaroni-and-Cheese filling for comfort food lovers, a traditional beef and rice mixture for a hearty dinner, a light Chicken and Broccoli stir-fry option, a fresh Primavera vegetable blend, or a robust Vegetable-Chili for a vegan-friendly twist. These dishes are perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or when you want to offer choices to a diverse group of diners.

Directions

1
Heat 4 inches of water to a boil in a 6-quart Dutch oven or saucepot over high heat.
2
Trim off the top 1 inch of each pepper and remove the seeds.
3
Coarsely chop the reserved pepper tops and set aside for use in fillings.
4
Add the hollowed peppers to the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.
5
Drain the peppers well and set aside.
6
Prepare your chosen filling from the options below.
7
If the selected filling recipe requires baking, heat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
8
Arrange the well-drained peppers upright in a 9-inch cast iron skillet or shallow baking dish.
9
If the filling does not require baking, arrange the peppers on a serving platter.
10
Fill each pepper with the prepared mixture and top according to the specific filling instructions.
11
If baking, bake for 20 minutes or until the filling is bubbly and the top has browned.
12
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 86.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Cholesterol 0.0 mgmg0%
Sodium 41.0 mgmg2%
Protein 1.6 gg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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