Dinner

Cheesy Stuffed Peppers is for Dinner.

Cheesy Stuffed Peppers takes several minutes to prepare.

Cheesy Stuffed Peppers takes several minutes to cook.

Cheesy Stuffed Peppers makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Cheesy Stuffed Peppers are:

2 large bell peppers, tops cut off and seeded
8 oz hot Italian turkey (or chicken) sausage, casings removed (about 2 links)
3/4 c reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 large plum tomato, chopped
2/3 c instant brown rice
1/3 c fresh basil, chopped
1/2 c finely shredded mozzarella cheese

Here is how you make Cheesy Stuffed Peppers:

Position oven rack in the upper third of your oven; preheat broiler.Place peppers cut-side down in a large microwave-safe dish. Fill the dish with 1/2 inch of water, cover losely, and microwave on high until the peppers are just softened, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain the water and transfer the peppers to a roasting pan (peppers can also be blanched in boiling water for 4-5 minutes).While the peppers are blanching, brown sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes and rice; increase heat to high and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the rice is softened but still moist, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, until the rice absorbs the remaining liquid, about 5 more minutes.Stir in the basil and half of the cheese into the rice mixture. Divide the filling among the peppers, then top with the remaining cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, about 2 to 3 minutes.Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LEANNE728.

The nutritional information for Cheesy Stuffed Peppers is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 402.4

• Total Fat: 18.1 g
• Cholesterol: 84.8 mg
• Sodium: 1,207.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 29.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
• Protein: 32.7 g