Spicy Sweet Pepper Poppers Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Spicy Sweet Pepper Poppers Recipe). These poppers work perfectly as an appetizer or adapted as a main meal by using regular bell peppers. The spicy sausage mixture compliments the sweetness of the peppers and pairs well with a glass of chilled milk.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 15

Yield: 30 poppers

Spicy Sweet Pepper Poppers Recipe

Ingredients

15 miniature multi-colored sweet peppers

halved lengthwise

seeds removed

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ red onion

diced

3 cloves garlic

crushed

1 pound ground mild Italian sausage

5 button mushrooms

diced

½ cup tomato paste

½ cup tomato sauce

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon dried rosemary

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

⅛ teaspoon dried thyme

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add Italian sausage and mushrooms; cook until meat is browned 4 to 6 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Place drained sausage mixture in a large mixing bowl along with tomato paste tomato sauce crushed red peppers oregano rosemary black pepper and thyme. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Fill each pepper half with mixture and place on prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven until cooked through about 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Spicy Sweet Pepper Poppers Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:15

Calories: 109.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.1g 10%

Carbohydrates: 5.6g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 4%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 7.6g 12%

Saturated Fat: 2.3g 11%

Cholesterol: 11.9mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 256.9IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.1mg 16%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 3.3mg 6%

Folate: 5.2mcg 1%

Calcium: 12.8mg 1%

Iron: 0.8mg 4%

Magnesium: 10.5mg 4%

Potassium: 212.1mg 6%

Sodium: 364.4mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 68.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.