Spicy Sweet Pepper Poppers

Name: Spicy Sweet Pepper Poppers
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 30 poppers
Cuisine: United Kingdom
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

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.

INGRIDIENT

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

DIRECTION

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.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 110 calories; protein 5.1g; carbohydrates 5.6g; fat 7.6g; cholesterol 11.9mg; sodium 364.4mg.

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