Grain and Veggie Stuffed Peppers

Grain and Veggie Stuffed Peppers
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Recipe, video, and photography provided by Chef Billy Parisi.

 Stuffed peppers are commonly known as a cold weather, belling-warming meal making them perfect for cozy winter weeknight dinners or holiday celebrations!

 Filled with a light grain and veggie mixture, these stuffed red bell peppers are a fresh and vibrant family-friendly meal that comes together without any hassle.

Grain and Veggie Stuffed Peppers

Grain and Veggie Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

  • 1 package Heinen’s cooked brown rice
  • ½ yellow squash, medium diced
  • ½ green zucchini, medium diced
  • ½ cup baby Bella mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ yellow onion, peeled and small diced
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, plus more for sprinkling
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped, fresh basil, plus more for sprinkling
  • 2 Tbsp. Heinen's extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 red bell peppers, seeded, stemmed and cut in half
  • 1 24 oz. jar of Heinen’s marinara sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a medium-size bowl, gently mix together the rice, squash, zucchini, mushrooms, onion, ½ cup of feta cheese, 2 tablespoons of chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper until completely combined.
  3. Evenly stuff each of the halved peppers with the grain and veggie stuffing until full and all of the stuffing has been used. Set aside.
  4. Pour the marinara sauce in a 13×9 casserole dish or a large 12” cast iron skillet.
  5. Place the peppers evenly in the dish or skillet and sprinkle with additional feta cheese.
  6. Bake in the oven at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through.
  7. Sprinkle with more chopped, fresh basil and serve.

Grain and Veggie Stuffed Peppers

Chef Billy Parisi

By Chef Billy Parisi

Chef Billy Parisi is a culinary school grad who spent 15 years in the restaurant industry as a line cook, sous chef and executive chef. Now he develops, photographs and films simple and delicious recipes that will make everyone feel like a chef in their own kitchen.

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