I have a giant bag full of green peppers

JazzFischer1989
JazzFischer1989 Posts: 531 Member
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I bought them w/the intention of putting them in a stew I made the other day, but forgot to use them. Anyone have some suggestions?

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  • KameHameHaaaa
    KameHameHaaaa Posts: 837 Member
    Stuffed peppers! :) Could do sloppy joe style stuffed peppers, fajita chicken stuffed peppers, rice and hamburger stuffed peppers.

    Also... Add them into your omelet or scrambled egg. Slice 'em up and put them on top of pizza. Add them to stir fries. Add them to salads and sandwiches. Cut them up with some onions and squash or zucchini, drizzle with a little olive oil and your choice of herbs and roast them in the oven for a nice side dish to go with dinner. :)
  • JazzFischer1989
    JazzFischer1989 Posts: 531 Member
    KameHameHaaaa wrote: »
    Stuffed peppers! :) Could do sloppy joe style stuffed peppers, fajita chicken stuffed peppers, rice and hamburger stuffed peppers.

    Also... Add them into your omelet or scrambled egg. Slice 'em up and put them on top of pizza. Add them to stir fries. Add them to salads and sandwiches. Cut them up with some onions and squash or zucchini, drizzle with a little olive oil and your choice of herbs and roast them in the oven for a nice side dish to go with dinner. :)

    Oooh, I'm digging all of this, thank you so much. Think I'll try stuffed peppers tomorrow night.
  • lenac87
    lenac87 Posts: 383 Member
    stuffed pepper soup is yummy! I like this recipe from allrecipes.com

    1 pound ground sirloin
    1 green bell pepper, chopped
    1 cup finely diced onion
    1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
    1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
    1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
    1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
    1/4 teaspoon dried sage
    salt and pepper to taste
    1 cup white rice
    Directions:
    1. In a large stock pot brown ground meat. Drain fat and add pepper and onion. Cook until onion is translucent, not letting them brown.
    2. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, thyme, sage and season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, until peppers are tender.
    3. In another saucepan boil 2 cups water, and add rice. Cook until rice is tender and then add to soup. Heat soup through and serve.

    Sometimes I like to sub ground turkey and brown rice :)
  • JazzFischer1989
    JazzFischer1989 Posts: 531 Member
    lenac87 wrote: »
    stuffed pepper soup is yummy! I like this recipe from allrecipes.com

    1 pound ground sirloin
    1 green bell pepper, chopped
    1 cup finely diced onion
    1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
    1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
    1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
    1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
    1/4 teaspoon dried sage
    salt and pepper to taste
    1 cup white rice
    Directions:
    1. In a large stock pot brown ground meat. Drain fat and add pepper and onion. Cook until onion is translucent, not letting them brown.
    2. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, thyme, sage and season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, until peppers are tender.
    3. In another saucepan boil 2 cups water, and add rice. Cook until rice is tender and then add to soup. Heat soup through and serve.

    Sometimes I like to sub ground turkey and brown rice :)

    This sounds awesome too. And I don't even have to go grocery shopping; I have everything on this list! And I just got brown basmati rice too.
  • blytheandbonnie
    blytheandbonnie Posts: 3,275 Member
    I have to agree with the pepper soup. it is wonderful. Stir fry pepper beef is always a hit.
  • unannamoss
    unannamoss Posts: 79 Member
    They freeze well. Just slice or dice them and spread them on a wax paper lined cookie sheet and pop them in the freezer. When they are frozen put them in a freezer bag and store in the freezer. They will be great to use in cooked dishes.
  • dklibert
    dklibert Posts: 1,196 Member
    edited October 2014
    Try making chicken fajitas with peppers and onions wrapped in tortillas. Or...
    Turkey Italian sausage with peppers and onions. Or...

    Sweet Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup
    http://soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2012/11/sweet-stuffed-bell-pepper-soup.html
    Makes 6 servings

    Ingredients

    Medium onion, diced
    Salt and black pepper to taste
    Pinch of red pepper flakes
    16 oz lean ground beef or turkey
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    4 bell peppers, chopped (use any color combination you like)
    1 (14.5 oz) can stewed tomatoes
    1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
    4 cups beef or chicken broth
    1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
    Parmesan (optional)

    Directions

    Spray a large pot with non-stick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sprinkle with salt & peppers and allow them to sweat for a few minutes. Add the ground beef and brown. While the beef is browning, chop the peppers, and puree the stewed tomatoes in the blender. Once the beef is brown, stir in the chopped peppers and the diced tomatoes. Let the flavors mix a bit. Add the pureed stewed tomatoes and broth. Add the rice and raise the heat to high. Bring everything to a boil then cover and reduce to a simmer. Continue to simmer for about 30 - 40 minutes until rice is tender. Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan if you like.
  • dklibert
    dklibert Posts: 1,196 Member
    Substitute fresh sliced peppers and onions for frozen mix.

    Curried Chickpea and Vegetable Stew

    2 [16 oz] cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
    1 [14.5 oz] can diced tomatoes, undrained
    1/2 [16oz] package of frozen bell pepper and onions stir-fry
    1/4 cup water
    4 tsp curry powder
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/8 tsp black pepper
    1 [5 or 6 oz] package of fresh baby spinach

    Combine first 7 ingredients in a 4 quart slow cooker; stir well. Cover and cook on high for 3-1/2 hours. Add spinach; cover and cook 10 minutes or until spinach wilts. Serve.

    4 servings [1-1/4 cups]
    NI cal 218/fat 3.7/fiber 10.8
  • dklibert
    dklibert Posts: 1,196 Member
    Creole One Pot Pasta
    Serves 4 to 6

    1 lb smoked turkey sausage
    2 medium onions, sliced
    2 bell peppers, sliced
    Cajun Seasoning
    1 jar low fat Pasta Sauce, any flavor
    1 jar water
    3 cups dry pasta, any shape

    In a large pot, saute onions, peppers and turkey sausage. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Add pasta sauce and water. Bring to a boil. Add pasta and lower heat to just simmering. Cover pot and stir occasionally. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until pasta is done.
  • dklibert
    dklibert Posts: 1,196 Member
    Time may very depending on your microwave. The recipe was original for an old microwave with auto sensor button.

    Stuffed Green Peppers (Microwave)

    1 lb ground beef
    ½ cup finely chopped onion
    2 cans (8 oz ea) tomato sauce, divided
    ¼ cup water
    3 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, divided
    1 tsp salt
    1/8 tsp pepper
    ½ cup instant rice
    4 medium green peppers (about 1 lb)

    Yields: 4 servings

    In medium glass bowl, combine ground beef, onion, 1 can tomato sauce, water, 1 tablespoon cheese, salt, pepper and rice. Cut peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds and rinse. Spoon beef-rice filing into each half. Place in oblong dish. Top with remaining sauce and cheese. Cover completely with plastic wrap. Heat on COOK A4. After heating, release plastic wrap.
    TIME: about 28 minutes.

    TO COMPLETE. Let STAND covered, 5 minutes before serving.

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