These mouthwatering stuffed peppers are so easy to make and can’t get any better when it’s done with a slow cooker! Courtesy of our professional home economist Mairlyn Smith, we have a simple recipe that is perfect for pairing with the chilli of your choice. Don’t have one? Check out Mairlyn’s spicy slow cooker chilli!
INGREDIENTS
- 3-6 cups your favourite chilli or Mairlyn's spicy slow cooker chilli
- 1 cup cooked whole grain or quinoa leftover is even better
- 4 large bell peppers cut in half
- 1 packed cup Monterey Jack cheese (plain or jalapeño) grated
METHOD
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a 9×13 inch casserole pan with wet parchment paper.
- Slice the peppers in half lengthwise through the stem. Remove seeds and membrane and discard.
- You now have two choices:
A. Boil 12 cups of water in a large pot and cook the pepper halves for 5 minutes. Carefully drain and place into prepared pan
B. Place cut sides down into a microwavable dish, add ¼ cup water, and microwave on High for 5-8 minutes or until the peppers are slightly softened. - While the peppers are cooling down from whichever method you chose, stir together the chili and the whole grain or quinoa in a large bowl.
- Scoop out ½ cup of the mixture and place into each pepper half. Cover with a piece of wet parchment paper and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove cover and sprinkle the peppers with cheese. Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Serve.