Stuffed Peppers on the Side

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SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 30 Min

Stuffed Peppers on the Side are a hearty side dish that'll leave 'em satisfied but not stuffed!

What You'll Need

2 bell peppers, split lengthwise and cleaned
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium-sized onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ripe tomato, finely chopped
4 to 5 anchovies, chopped or ¼ teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons white wine
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 7- x 11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Boil pepper halves for 4 to 5 minutes, until they begin to soften. Remove from boiling water and plunge into cold water.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and saute just until softened; do not burn. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese; mix well.
Fill peppers with mixture then place in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Bake 20 minutes.

Note

Try stuffing mushroom halves, hollowed-out zucchini, garden-fresh tomatoes...the possibilities are endless. When using softer vegetables like these, you don't have to boil them first. Now, that's easy!