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Stuffed Peppers Italian Style

Stuffed Peppers Italian Style

Cost $10, save $15

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  • 55 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 4 green bell peppers, halved and seeded

  • Bread

    • 🍞 1 (1 pound) loaf stale Italian bread, crumbled

  • Liquid

    • 💧 ½ cup water, or more as needed

  • Oil

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • Spices and Aromatics

    • 🧅 1 small onion, chopped
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • Seafood

    • 🐟 1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, chopped

  • Vegetable Garnish

    • 8 pitted green olives, chopped

  • Canned

    • 🍅 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.

2

Arrange bell peppers with their cut sides up in the prepared baking dish and set aside.

3

Place crumbled bread into a large bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 cup water. Set aside to moisten.

4

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes.

5

Mix in moistened bread, anchovy fillets, olives, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well until stuffing is blended.

6

Stuff the prepared pepper halves with the bread mixture and arrange them in the baking dish.

7

Surround the peppers with tomato sauce and a small amount of water. Cover the dish with foil.

8

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, uncovering for the last 15 minutes and basting occasionally with sauce.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

246

Calories

  • 8g
    Protein
  • 35g
    Carbs
  • 8g
    Fats

💡 Ensure the bread is stale for the best texture; fresh bread might result in a soggy stuffing.Use high-quality anchovies as they are crucial to the flavor of the dish.Serve with extra tomato sauce and a side of pasta for a complete meal.