fiesta feta stuffed peppers

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Jo Zimny
Ithaca, NY

The Sunflower Maket in my neighbourhood makes their own chicken sausage. it's absolutely delicious and goes great in this recipe.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For fiesta feta stuffed peppers

  • 4 lg
    bell peppers (any colour)
  • 1 lb
    chicken sausage, casing removed
  • 1/2 c
    onion, chopped
  • 1-5 oz. can
    tomato sauce
  • 1/2 c
    bell pepper chopped (use the tops you cut off)
  • 2 Tbsp
    flat leaf parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    celtic sea salt
  • 2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    crushed red pepper flakes
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 c
    cooked rice
  • 1 lg
    egg beaten
  • 4 oz
    crumbled goat cheese

How To Make fiesta feta stuffed peppers

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350'F. Line a casserole dish with parchment paper.
  • 2
    Cut the tops off of the peppers (1/2") from top and clean out the peppers. Set aside.
  • 3
    Saute the onion and cook until transparent. Add the sausage and saute until the pink is gone. Add the chopped bell pepper, tomato sauce, salt, garlic powder, oregano, pepper flakes and black pepper.
  • 4
    Cook until the peppers are slightly soft and taste to adjust your seasonings if needed.
  • 5
    Once the chicken mixture is cooked remove from heat and place in a bowl to cool for 10 minutes. Then add the rice and beaten eggs and give it a good stir.
  • 6
    Place mixture in your hollowed out peppers.
  • 7
    Bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes. The peppers should be slightly soft.
  • 8
    Top with the goat cheese if using and broil until the cheese is slightly browned.
  • 9
    Garnish with the parsley if using and serve.
  • 10
    Enjoy!

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