Baked Stuffed Peppers
Submitted by Dhause
Bell peppers stuffed with brown rice, green chiles, sunflower seeds, and sharp cheddar, then baked until bubbly. A wholesome, veggie-forward dinner the whole family will dig into.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
40 minCOOK
20 minREADY
60 minThese aren’t your grandma’s stuffed peppers (no offense, Grandma).
Brown rice gives the filling a nutty chew, green chiles bring a gentle kick, and toasted sunflower seeds add a crunch you won’t expect but will absolutely love.
Top it all with a blanket of sharp cheddar and let the oven do the rest.
Pair them with stewed tomatoes and a wedge of cornbread baked right alongside, and you’ve got a meal that feels like a warm hug on a weeknight.
Variations
- Swap the brown rice for quinoa to bump up the protein and cut the cooking time.
- Use a mix of red, yellow, and green peppers for a colorful presentation.
- Add cooked ground turkey or black beans for a heartier version.
Kitchen Tips
- Parboiling the peppers for 5 minutes is essential. It softens them just enough so they cook through in the oven without turning to mush.
- Adding a bit of hot water to the bottom of the baking dish creates steam that helps the peppers cook evenly.
- Sharp cheddar melts and browns better than mild. Don’t skimp on it.
Ingredients
Directions
Cook rice in 1½ cups boiling salted water for 35 minutes or until tender. Drain if necessary. Set aside.
Cut peppers in half. Remove seeds and white membrane. Parboil peppers in boiling salted water for 5 minutes. Arrange in slightly oiled, shallow 1½ quart baking dish .
Heat up oil in small skillet.
Add onion, celery, and sunflower seeds.
Sauté until onion is tender. Remove from heat.
Stir into rice.
Add parsley, eggs, oregano, chiles, black pepper, and salt to taste.
Fill peppers with mixture.
Sprinkle cheese on top.
Put about ⅓ cup hot water in bottom of dish.
Bake at 400℉ (200℃) for about 20 minutes.
Good served with: Stewed tomatoes and corn bread (bake corn bread along with peppers).
Comments
this recipe is great i added some rice and choped beef for added flavor