MAKEOVER SAUSAGE-STUFFED PEPPERS

Makeover Sausage-Stuffed Peppers image

I started preparing stuffed peppers only because my husband loves them so much. I was surprised to discover how much I enjoyed them, too. I prefer yellow or red bell peppers for mine, since they have a sweeter, milder flavor than green. -Tami Kuehl, Loup City, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups instant brown rice
4 medium green peppers
3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut tops from peppers; chop tops, discarding stems, and set aside. Remove seeds from peppers., In a Dutch oven, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside., In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, celery, shallot and chopped green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the rice, soy sauce, chili powder, garlic powder and cayenne. Spoon into peppers. Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray., Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until peppers are tender. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges