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Unstuffed Peppers

Unstuffed Peppers is a delicious one-pot meal that's full of fresh, simple ingredients!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 621 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 14 ounces crushed tomatoes canned
  • 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices
  • ½ cup long grain white rice uncooked
  • 1 ⅔ cup water or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 bell peppers any color, diced
  • ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

Instructions

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  1. In a large pan, brown sausage, onion & garlic over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain fat.
  2. Add tomatoes, rice, water, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt & pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook covered 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in diced peppers and cook an additional 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  4. Stir and add cheese on top. Remove from heat, cover with a lid and rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Add water as needed until rice is tender. Rice will absorb liquid as the mixture rests.
  • Optional: Broil cheese on top if desired.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 621 (31%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 1244mg (52%) Potassium 1127mg (32%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 4150IU (83%) Vitamin C 176mg (196%) Calcium 191mg (19%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 621

% Daily Value*

Calories 621 31%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 1244mg 52%
Potassium 1127mg 24%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 4150IU 83%
Vitamin C 176mg 196%
Calcium 191mg 19%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.