Modern Stuffed Peppers
A simple and delicious stuffed pepper recipe with a savory mushroom and onion filling.
Ingredients
- 6 Green bell peppers (Choose medium-sized peppers)
- 1 Yellow onion (Finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (Unsalted)
- 8 ounces Cremini mushrooms (Chopped)
- 2 cups Cooked rice (Cooked white or brown rice)
- 1 cup Vegetable broth (Low sodium)
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (Optional, for topping)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (Freshly ground, or to taste)
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the green peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Rinse the peppers inside and out.
- 2In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and are tender, about 7 minutes.
- 3In a bowl, combine the sautéed onion and mushrooms with the cooked rice, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 4Spoon the filling into the prepared green peppers, packing it lightly. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish.
- 5Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking.