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Louisiana Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this easy Louisiana Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe! Combining the convenience of Zatarain's rice mix with savory Italian sausage, this recipe delivers a flavorful and satisfying meal in under 90 minutes. Perfect for a comforting dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 307.4 kcal
Protein 34g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Louisiana Stuffed Bell Peppers

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How to Make Louisiana Stuffed Bell Peppers

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Brown 1 lb Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage with 1 cup cooked Zatarain's rice mix (prepare according to package directions), 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Cut the tops off 4 large bell peppers (any color) and remove the seeds and membranes.
  5. Stuff the bell peppers with the sausage and rice mixture.
  6. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and pour 1 cup of water or chicken broth into the bottom of the dish.
  7. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

55g

Carbs

1g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Pork Recipes Italian The Americas American Cajun & Creole Southern Baking

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Main Dish Side Dishes Pork Rice Vegetables American Cajun Southern United States Easy Beginner Cook Kid Friendly Creole Dietary Spicy Free Of Something Meat Pork Sausage Pasta Rice And Grains White Rice Peppers Taste Mood Savory 4 Hours Or Less