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Trio of Stuffed Peppers
If you’re looking for a summer party favorite that will appeal to all palates, look no further than this trio of peppers recipe. This recipe comes complete with a trio of different stuffing options: meat, vegetarian, and vegan. We paired with an irresistible California Red Blend, but it would also suit with a zesty California Zinfandel!
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Ingredients
Yield: 4-8 Servings
Pepper Preparation
- 8 jalapeno or poblano peppers halved and seeded
- 8 sweet red banana pepper or 4 sweet red bell peppers halved and seeded
- 8 yellow chile peppers or banana pepper peppers halved and seeded
Jalapeno or poblano pepper filling (Meat)
- ½ lb (226.8g) ground spicy Italian or chorizo sausage
- ¼ cup (25g) chopped green onions
- ¼ cup (6g) cilantro chopped
- ½ cup (60g) smoked Gouda shredded
- 8 slices of bacon cut in half to make 16 smaller strips
Red banana or sweet red pepper filling (Vegetarian)
- ¼ cup (30g) chopped asparagus
- ¼ cup (60g) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons (20g) chopped red onion
- ½ cup (75g) feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons (5g) shredded basil
- 2 eggs with 2 tablespoons (28g) extra virgin oil whisked together
- 1 teaspoon (5.7g) sea salt
- ½ cup (30g) breadcrumbs
Stuffed yellow chile or banana peppers filling (Vegan)
- 1 cup (195g) cooked rice
- ½ cup (85g) cooked black beans
- ¼ cup (30g) corn kernels
- ¼ cup (40g) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons (15g) chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon (3g) chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon (5g) Tabasco
- 1 teaspoon (2g) cumin
- 1 tablespoon (15g) lime juice
- 1 teaspoon (5.7g) sea salt
- ½ cup (30g) breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Jalapeno or poblano pepper filling (Meat)
- Mix the cheese, onions, cilantro and ground sausage together.
- Stuff each halved jalapeño with an equal amount of filling and wrap each one tightly with a slice of bacon.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake in a preheat oven at 350°F degrees for 15 to 20 min or until filling and bacon are cooked.
- Red banana or sweet red pepper filling (Vegetarian)
- Combine all ingredients, except the feta cheese, into a bowl and mix thoroughly together.
- Stuff the peppers with an equal amount of stuffing and top with crumbled feta cheese.
- Bake in 350°F degrees oven for 7 to 10 min or until mixture is firm and cheese is melted and slighted browned.
- Stuffed yellow chile or banana peppers filling (Vegan)
- Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix thoroughly together.
- Stuff each half pepper with an equal amount of filling and bake at 350°F for 7 to 10 min or until pepper is cooked.
- An additional option is to top them with a vegan cheese of your choice before baking.