Pesto-Corn Grilled Peppers
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
We grill almost daily and enjoy using fresh produce from our garden. These pepper halves filled with a basil-seasoned corn mixture is my husband's favorite recipe. —Rachael Marrier, Star Prairie, Wisconsin
Ingredients
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1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
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3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 cups packed basil leaves
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2 tablespoons sunflower kernels or walnuts
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4 garlic cloves
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1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
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4 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
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4 medium sweet red, yellow or green peppers
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1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
Directions
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1.
For pesto, combine 1/2 cup oil, grated cheese, basil, sunflower kernels and garlic in a blender; cover and process until blended.
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2.
In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped red pepper; cook and stir until tender. Add corn and pesto; heat through.
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3.
Halve peppers lengthwise; remove seeds. Grill peppers, covered, over medium heat, cut side down, 8 minutes. Turn; fill with corn mixture. Grill 4-6 minutes longer or until tender. If desired, sprinkle with shredded cheese.
Nutrition Facts
1 stuffed pepper half: 287 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.
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