Italian Style Stuffed Peppers Recipe Video
Ingredients
| Red pepper | 1 Large | |
| Yellow pepper | 1 Large | |
| Olive oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Celery | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), diced | |
| Onion | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), diced | |
| Mixed mushrooms | 1 Pound, finely chopped (White button and brown criminy) | |
| Garlic | 4 Clove (20 gm), minced | |
| Dry bread crumbs | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Parmesan cheese | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), grated | |
| Ketchup | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Dried basil | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Dried oregano | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Mozzarella | 1 Cup (16 tbs), grated (crumbled feta, divided) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 282 Calories from Fat 149
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17 g26%
Saturated Fat 6.2 g30.9%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 27.8 mg9.3%
Sodium 525.4 mg21.9%
Total Carbohydrates 21 g7.1%
Dietary Fiber 3.8 g15.2%
Sugars 8.3 g
Protein 15 g29.2%
Vitamin A 30.3% Vitamin C 174.4%
Calcium 30.6% Iron 14.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. Cut peppers in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out seeds.
2. Preheat the oven at 400°F (200°C).
MAKING
3. In large skillet heat oil over medium heat.
4. Sauté celery and onion for 1-2 minutes, or until softened.
5. Add mushrooms and sauté another 3-4 minutes or until starting to brown.
6. Turn off the heat and stir in the garlic, breadcrumbs, parmesan, ketchup, basil, oregano and half the mozzarella.
7. Spoon mixture into peppers and place in shallow baking pan or casserole.
8. Bake 15 –18 minutes in 400°F (200°C) oven or until peppers are tender.
FINALIZING
9. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Return to oven 1-2 minutes just to melt cheese.
SERVING
10. Serve this hot as a side dish to your main course.
TIPS
Chop celery, onion and mushrooms in food processor to save time.
Add ½ cup chopped green or black olives.
Instead of baking the peppers, you can microwave by covering and cooking on high for 5-8 minutes or until softened and heated through.
Editors Review
How about making your food colorful as well as delicious. Watch this wonderful video that says it all. The video shows an excellent recipe for Italian style stuffed peppers. The video is well explained and would surely compel you to make this dish that has wonderful flavor from the mushrooms.Chef
