Cajun Stuffed Peppers
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Cook Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 3 servings (peppers)
Ingredients
- 3 bell peppers
- 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the stuffing:
- 1 tbsp of oil
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 8 oz of minced pork
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp of allspice
- 7 oz of cooked white rice (season with salt and black pepper)
- 1 tsp of garlic granulates
- 1 oz of shredded cheese
Directions/Instructions:
1 - Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the stem with the seeds.
2 - Place in a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil.
3 - Season with salt and black pepper and cook for 15 minutes at 375 F.
4 - Meanwhile, in a hot pan, add oil and start by cooking the onions and carrots.
5 - After 3 minutes you can add in the minced pork and season with salt, black pepper, and allspice.
6 - Separate the mince with a wooden stirrer until small pieces form.
7 - Cook until brown and add in the cooked rice.
8 - Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic granulates.
9 - Mix nicely and cook for 2-3 more minutes.
10 - Take the peppers out and stuff with the rice and mince mixture.
11 - Top with shredded cheese and cook in the oven again, for another 20 minutes at 375 F.