Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of these stuffed mini peppers, where sweet, juicy peppers meet a savory filling. Perfect for parties or family dinners, this colorful dish is not only easy to prepare but also promises to impress your guests and delight your taste buds. With customizable ingredients, they can suit any palate while adding a pop of color to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mini bell peppers
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each mini pepper in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add ground meat and cook until browned (7–10 minutes). Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional minute.
- Spoon the meat mixture into each pepper half without overflowing.
- Place stuffed peppers on a baking sheet, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for 15–20 minutes until tender and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed mini peppers (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg