FIESTA FETA STUFFED PEPPERS

Fiesta Feta Stuffed Peppers image

Provided by Jo Zimny

Categories Chicken

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large bell peppers (any colour)
1 lb chicken sausage, casing removed
1/2 c onion, chopped
1-5 oz. can(s) 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 large egg beaten
4 oz crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

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!