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Spicy Sweet Pepper Poppers

Name: Spicy Sweet Pepper Poppers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 15 miniature multi-colored sweet peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds removed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 0.5 red onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 pound ground mild Italian sausage; 5 button mushrooms, diced; 0.5 cup tomato paste; 0.5 cup tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 0.125 teaspoon dried thyme

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These poppers work perfectly as an appetizer or adapted as a main meal by using regular bell peppers. The spicy sausage mixture compliments the sweetness of the peppers and pairs well with a glass of chilled milk.

Recipe by got milkR

Published on June 9, 2016

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

15

Yield:

30 poppers

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Ingredients

15 miniature multi-colored sweet peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ red onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pound ground mild Italian sausage
5 button mushrooms, diced
½ cup tomato paste
½ cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add Italian sausage and mushrooms; cook until meat is browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain.
Place drained sausage mixture in a large mixing bowl along with tomato paste, tomato sauce, crushed red peppers, oregano, rosemary, black pepper, and thyme. Mix until well combined.
Fill each pepper half with mixture and place on prepared baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven until cooked through, about 30 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

Pair with a glass of chilled, organic whole milk.

For a main meal, the meat mixture will fill 4 regular sized peppers. Additionally, the meat mixture freezes well.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

110	Calories
8g	Fat
6g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 110
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Sodium 364mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 3mg	17%
Calcium 13mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 212mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.