"These sausage stuffed peppers combine garlic, sausage, herbs, cheese, and rice to make a hearty, flavorful, and conveniently portioned dish...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 large bell peppers (any color)*
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1 Tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 cup chopped yellow onion (1/2 of a medium onion)
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1 pound uncooked Italian sausage (removed from casings)*
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1 cup (120g) chopped mushrooms (optional)
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon fresh chopped oregano (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
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1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley (or 1/2 teaspoon dried), plus more for garnish if desired
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1 teaspoon fresh chopped basil (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth*
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1 and 1/2 cups (190g) shredded cheese, divided
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1 and 1/2 cups (about 300g) cooked rice or quinoa (I use a brown rice/quinoa blend)*