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Stuffed Banana Peppers Recipe

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This is a delightful change from traditional stuffed green peppers. Banana peppers and chili powder give a little kick. As a bonus, any leftovers reheat nicely in the microwave.

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Stuffed Banana Peppers Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Ingredients

6 to 8 mild banana peppers
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1/2 cup cooked rice
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon chili powder, optional
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, optional

Directions

Remove stems of peppers; cut peppers in half lengthwise. Carefully remove seeds and membrane; set aside. Combine sausage, rice, onions, garlic, salt and pepper; mix well. Fill pepper halves. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine tomato sauce, water and chili powder if desired; pour over peppers.
Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until filling is cooked and set. Sprinkle with cheese if desired; return to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 153 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 21 mg cholesterol, 666 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Stuffed Banana Peppers in Country Pork , p73

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