Stuffed Pepper Bake
All the flavor of stuffed peppers without all the work. A quick to put together and healthy take on the classic in a casserole dish!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 2 cups diced green pepper about 1 large
- 1 cup diced onion I used red
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Combine rice, water, and salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bring to boil and then lower to a simmer. Simmer for 35-45 minutes, until al dente. Set aside.
- Heat large frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown sausage (using some olive oil if using a lean protein). Cook until just browned. Remove from pan.
- Keeping the pan on medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add green pepper, onions, and minced garlic. Cook 5-8 minutes.
- Stir in remaining spices and diced tomatoes. Cook an additional 3-5 minutes, until all vegetables are soft.
- Combine rice, browned meat and vegetables. Spread into a greased 9x13 casserole dish. Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes at 400° F, until cheese is melted.