Thank you, Krista Hennigar, for bringing the flavours of Tuscany in this easy and delicious stuffed pepper recipe. The best part? It’s a complete meal as is, no need to prepare anything else for a balanced plate.
Ingredients
1 pkg Tuscan Herb Risotto Mix
2 1⁄2 cups hot water
1⁄2 cup frozen peas
1 tbsp butter
1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
6 cherry tomatoes
2 green onion
1 medium carrot
3 large bell peppers
1⁄2 cup shredded cheese, your choice
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350° F. Line Sheet Pan with Sheet Pan Liner.
In Round or Multipurpose Steamer, stir mix with hot water. Cover; microwave on high 17 min, or until tender. Remove from microwave; stir in peas and butter. Cover; let stand 3 min, or until excess liquid is absorbed.
Meanwhile, in Sauté Pan over medium heat, brown beef. Chop cherry tomatoes, green onion, and carrot; add to pan. Cook until veggies have softened. Stir in cooked risotto.
Cut peppers in half lengthwise; scrape out and discard seeds.
Arrange peppers on pan. Fill with risotto mixture and top with cheese. Bake until heated through and peppers have softened.