stuffed peppers

Name: Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4-5 - bell peppers, any color; - olive oil for drizzling over bell peppers; 1 package(s) zatarians spanish rice; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 clove(s) garlic, chopped (optional); 1 cup(s) zucchini, chopped; 15 ounce(s) tomatoes, canned and chopped, with liquid; - marinara sauce or spaghetti sauce; - cheese, shredded (cheddar, pepper jack or mexican)

6 Pinches

Cindy McLaughlin

Fernandina Beach, FL

Updated on Mar 28, 2015

Contributed by Karen Weber. Giving credit where credit is due: Recipe created by Karen's daughter.

Rate

No Image

prep time 35 Min

cook time 50 Min

method Bake

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

4-5 - bell peppers, any color
- olive oil for drizzling over bell peppers
1 package zatarians spanish rice
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped (optional)
1 cup zucchini, chopped
15 ounces tomatoes, canned and chopped, with liquid
- marinara sauce or spaghetti sauce
- cheese, shredded (cheddar, pepper jack or mexican)

How To Make stuffed peppers

Step 1

Clean and wash peppers. Cut in half and clean out seeds.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400 F. Place peppers on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake 20 minutes or until peppers have softened.
Step 3

While peppers are roasting, prepare Zatarains Spanish Rice according to package directions. Add zucchini, onion, and garlic (optional).
Step 4

When rice is done, fill the peppers with rice mixture and cover with shredded cheese of your choice. Reduce oven to 350 F.
Step 5

Cover with your favorite marinara or spaghetti sauce.
Step 6

Bake in a casserole dish (9"x13") for 30 minutes.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes