Pizza Stuffed Peppers Dinner (Printer-Friendly Version)
Colorful peppers packed with cheesy rice, savory sauce, and pepperoni for a cozy, weeknight favorite.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
400 g white rice
02 -
4 large red, green, or yellow bell peppers, tops removed and seeds discarded
→ Sauce & Cheese
03 -
650 g marinara sauce, divided
04 -
250 g shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
05 -
55 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
→ Protein & Seasonings
06 -
100 g mini pepperoni, plus extra for garnish
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Cook rice according to package instructions in a medium saucepan until tender.
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In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook bell peppers for 12 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
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In a large bowl, mix cooked rice, three-quarters of the marinara sauce, 150 g mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, mini pepperoni, garlic powder, and basil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Arrange cooked peppers in an ovenproof skillet or baking dish. Fill each pepper with the rice mixture. Top with remaining marinara sauce, mozzarella, and additional mini pepperoni.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C for 15 to 17 minutes, until filling is hot and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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For extra flavour, sauté chopped onions or mushrooms and add to the filling mixture as desired.