Baked Stuffed Peppers

Our over-stuffed Baked Stuffed Peppers are a super change-of-pace easy side dish. Colorful red and green bell peppers serve as tasty edible bowls for a stuffing that teams with any main dish.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ripe tomato, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 medium-sized red or green bell peppers, split lengthwise and cleaned (see Options)
• 1 tablespoon grated or shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
    
2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and saute just until softened. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients except pepper halves and Parmesan cheese; mix well.
    
3. Fill peppers evenly with mixture and place in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
    
4. Add 1/4 cup water to baking dish, cover with foil, and bake 15 minutes. Remove dish from oven and carefully remove foil; return dish to oven and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until heated through. Serve immediately.
    

Options

• Try stuffing your favorite Cubanelle or Serrano peppers for a different gourmet flavor.
   
• Another stuffed vegetable you might wanna try is our Golden Stuffed Mushrooms. Mmm!