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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Wild Rice & Sausage

A hearty dish, blending wholesome grains with bold, savory flavor.

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers, halved and deseeded
  • ½ lb. lean turkey or chicken sausage (or plant-based sausage)
  • ½ cup wild rice, cooked
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 can (15 oz.) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
  • ½ tsp. smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp. thyme
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

  2. In a skillet, cook sausage until browned. Add onion and zucchini; cook until soft.

  3. Stir in cooked wild rice, tomatoes, and seasonings.

  4. Stuff each bell pepper half with the mixture.

  5. Place in a baking dish with a little water at the bottom. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

  6. Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese (if using), and bake for 5 more minutes.

  7. Tip: Swap wild rice for quinoa or brown rice for extra fiber!

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