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Trio of Stuffed Peppers

February 1, 2024

If you’re looking for a party favorite that will appeal to all palates, look no further than this trio of peppers recipe. This recipe comes complete with a trio of different stuffing options: meat, vegetarian, and vegan. We suggest you pair it with your favorite Temecula Valley Zinfandel!

Ingredients

Pepper Preparation

  • 8 jalapeno or poblano peppers halved and seeded
  • 8 sweet red banana pepper or 4 sweet red bell peppers halved and seeded
  • 8 yellow chile peppers or banana pepper peppers halved and seeded

Jalapeno or poblano pepper filling (Meat)

  • ½ lb (226.8g) ground spicy Italian or chorizo sausage
  • ¼ cup (25g) chopped green onions
  • ¼ cup (6g) cilantro chopped
  • ½ cup (60g) smoked Gouda shredded
  • 8 slices of bacon cut in half to make 16 smaller strips

Red banana or sweet red pepper filling (Vegetarian)

  • ¼ cup (30g) chopped asparagus
  • ¼ cup (60g) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons (20g) chopped red onion
  • ½ cup (75g) feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons (5g) shredded basil
  • 2 eggs with 2 tablespoons (28g) extra virgin oil whisked together
  • 1 teaspoon (5.7g) sea salt
  • ½ cup (30g) breadcrumbs

Stuffed yellow chile or banana peppers filling (Vegan)

  • 1 cup (195g) cooked rice
  • ½ cup (85g) cooked black beans
  • ¼ cup (30g) corn kernels
  • ¼ cup (40g) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon (3g) chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) Tabasco
  • 1 teaspoon (2g) cumin
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon (5.7g) sea salt
  • ½ cup (30g) breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Jalapeno or poblano pepper filling (Meat)
  • Mix the cheese, onions, cilantro and ground sausage together.
  • Stuff each halved jalapeño with an equal amount of filling and wrap each one tightly with a slice of bacon.
  • Place on a lined baking sheet and bake in a preheat oven at 350°F degrees for 15 to 20 min or until filling and bacon are cooked.
  • Red banana or sweet red pepper filling (Vegetarian)
  • Combine all ingredients, except the feta cheese, into a bowl and mix thoroughly together.
  • Stuff the peppers with an equal amount of stuffing and top with crumbled feta cheese.
  • Bake in 350°F degrees oven for 7 to 10 min or until mixture is firm and cheese is melted and slighted browned.
  • Stuffed yellow chile or banana peppers filling (Vegan)
  • Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix thoroughly together.
  • Stuff each half pepper with an equal amount of filling and bake at 350°F for 7 to 10 min or until pepper is cooked.
  • An additional option is to top them with a vegan cheese of your choice before baking.

Suggested Wines:

Wilson Creek Winery~ 2020 Zinfandel – The wine is full of flavors of boysenberry and blackberry. 

Akash Winery ~ 2020 Zinfandel – This wine has aromas of blueberry crumble with notes of caramel, campfire smoke, and wild blackberry.

Danza del Sol ~ 2020 Zinfandel – This wine has aromas of blackberry, cinnamon spice, and dried date.

Recipe and photo courtesy of the Wine Institute of California

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