Best Grilled Bell Peppers Stuffed With Basil Pesto Boccocini Cheese Recipes

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GRILLED BELL PEPPERS STUFFED WITH BASIL PESTO, BOCCOCINI CHEESE



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Fantastic side dish in a flash! These peppers have a wonderful punch of real Italian flavors. Warm, sweet, colorful peppers stuffed with savory basil pesto, fresh garlic and gooey melted bocciocini cheese. This was a keeper at first bite!

Provided by CHILI SPICE

Categories     Peppers

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 sweet bell peppers, halved lengthways (red, orange and yellow)
2 large garlic cloves, cut into thin slivers
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons basil pesto
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
5 mozzarella cheese, boccocini cheese balls sliced (fresh mozzarella cheese sold in most grocery store deli's)

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to 375 degrees F.
  • Scrape out the cores and seeds from the peppers.
  • Brush olive oil inside peppers and season cavity with salt and pepper.
  • Add a few slices of garlic to each pepper cavity and place on grill (cavity side up) until charred (approximately 3 minutes).
  • Add a spoonful of pesto to each of the peppers and slices of Boccocini cheese.
  • Continue to cook peppers until cheese in melted (approximately 3 minutes).
  • Serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 3.4, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 1.1

SUPER EASY: GRILLED BELL PEPPERS



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Make and share this Super Easy: Grilled Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AcadiaTwo

Categories     Peppers

Time 13m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 bell peppers (red)
1/2 cup barbecue sauce (I use Jack Daniels Honey Smokehouse)
Pam cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to high.
  • Remove tops and remove seeds on peppers and slice length wise into strips.
  • Spray the grill with the Pam and reduce heat to medium.
  • Paint both side of the pepper slices with BBQ sauce and then lie them on the grill across the grates so they don't fall through.
  • Grill for 5 minutes. Turn over and grill for an additional 3 minutes or until tender.
  • Serve and enjoy!

PESTO-CORN GRILLED PEPPERS



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We grill almost daily and enjoy using fresh produce from our garden. These pepper halves filled with a basil-seasoned corn mixture is my husband's favorite recipe. -Rachael Marrier, Star Prairie, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups packed basil leaves
2 tablespoons sunflower kernels or walnuts
4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
4 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
4 medium sweet red, yellow or green peppers
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • For pesto, combine 1/2 cup oil, grated cheese, basil, sunflower kernels and garlic in a blender; cover and process until blended., In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped red pepper; cook and stir until tender. Add corn and pesto; heat through., Halve peppers lengthwise; remove seeds. Grill peppers, covered, over medium heat, cut side down, 8 minutes. Turn; fill with corn mixture. Grill 4-6 minutes longer or until tender. If desired, sprinkle with shredded cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

GRILLED BELL PEPPERS



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Make and share this Grilled Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by D. M. Karon

Categories     Peppers

Time 47m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 3

bell pepper
salt and black pepper, ground
olive oil

Steps:

  • Take several bell peppers, cleaned of the stems and seeds. Cut into strips lengthwise. These can be four to six depending on the size of the peppers and your preference.
  • Season LIGHTLY with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Brush both sides of the strips with good olive oil.
  • Place skin side down on hot grill, until skin blisters and peppers soften (3-8 minutes depending on grill). You can let the skin brown a bit if desired.
  • Turn peppers and grill until inner side is done (about half the time of the skin side -- 2-4 minutes).
  • Try this with different color peppers. Maybe add a few green onions.
  • Try this with Anaheim peppers -- Very good!
  • Try adding sliced zucchini, too.

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EASY CHICKEN PESTO STUFFED PEPPERS



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On busy weeknights, I don't want to spend more than 30 minutes preparing dinner, nor do I want to wash a towering pile of dishes. This recipe delivers without having to sacrifice flavor! -Olivia Cruz, Greenville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 medium sweet yellow or orange peppers
1-1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1-1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup prepared pesto
1/2 cup shredded Havarti cheese
Fresh basil leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove stems and seeds. Place peppers on a baking sheet, skin side up. Broil 4 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken, rice and pesto. When cool enough to handle, fill peppers with chicken mixture; return to baking sheet. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 31g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

GRILLED AND STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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This is a quick and easy side to pair to any meat you're throwing on the grill this summer. You can substitute the green bell peppers with red, orange, or yellow bell peppers, or use two portabello mushroom caps (cleaned, gills removed). For a lower fat version, use low fat cheese, low fat margarine, and turkey bacon.

Provided by SaffronMeSilly

Categories     Peppers

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 green bell peppers
1 cup white rice
8 ounces monterey jack cheese (shredded)
1 teaspoon flour (or cornstarch)
4 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions (instant rice usually calls for 1 cup water boiled, rice added and allowed to sit for 5 minutes).
  • Meanwhile, half bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
  • With cut side of bell pepper facing down, shave a small part of the pepper from the middle, so when you turn it over it will lie flat.
  • Once rice is finished, stir in butter, salt, pepper, and basil.
  • Toss cheese with flour, then stir into rice mixture.
  • Pack bell pepper halves with rice mixture.
  • Grill on medium high heat for 15 min or until peppers are cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.2, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 76.5, Sodium 827.4, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.7, Protein 21.2

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