Quick Unstuffed Peppers Recipe In Just One Pan

Unstuffed Peppers contain all of our favorite stuffed pepper flavors, but this casserole just takes a few minutes to prepare and only uses one pan!

In little time at all, a spicy rice and sausage skillet with sweet bell peppers is on the table!

Peppers that aren’t stuffed retain all the flavors of our favorite stuffed Unstuffed Peppers recipe but just require one pot! Serve this simple recipe casserole-style with cheese on top.

Simple One-Pot Dish

Who doesn’t enjoy preparing a full meal in a single pan? We adore all the nutritious variations on unstuffed peppers.

Null meat? No issue! We enjoy making unstuffed peppers with brown rice for an incredibly high-fiber version, cauliflower rice for a low-carb, keto version, or quinoa for a version that is high in protein. Simply alter cooking times as needed.

Variations and Ingredients

Not only are unstuffed peppers very simple to prepare, but virtually anything can be added to the skillet with the original components or substituted with different ingredients.

VEGGIES: Include mushrooms, chopped squash or other vegetables, and frozen vegetables.

PROTEIN: Although sausage provides a lot of taste, you may also use ground beef or, for a version with less fat, ground turkey or even leftover shredded chicken in place of the sausage.

In a pot with seasonings, sausage, rice, and tomatoes were cooked.
How to Make Peppers Without Stuffing
Even though it’s so simple to prepare, everyone will want seconds of this delicious and substantial dish.

BRUNCH MEAT

Drain grease after browning the sausage, onion, and garlic.

BAKE RICE

Add the rice, tomatoes, seasonings (salt, pepper), and water. until thickened, simmer.

SIMMER PEPPERS

Once the rice is tender, add the diced bell peppers and continue to simmer.
All there is to it is that. Remove from heat, sprinkle cheese over top, and cover until cheese is melted (you may also broil it if you wish).

Advice and Methods

• Place the skillet under the broiler until the cheese topping turns golden and bubbling for more flavor and texture.
• Change the cooking time as appropriate if you’re using brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for rice.
• Peppers can be kept in the refrigerator for up to four days if they aren’t stuffed.
• Frost is simple to form! Scoop into sealed bags, date-mark, and store in the freezer for up to two months.
  a tablespoon of peppers without the stuffing with cheese and parsley on top

Unstuffed Peppers

Unstuffed Pepper is a mouthwatering one-pot dish that uses only natural, fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 small onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 14 ounces crushed tomatoes canned
• 14 ounces diced tomatoes with juices
• ½ cup long-grain white rice uncooked
• 1 ⅔ cup water or as needed
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 4 bell peppers any color, diced
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

1. Sausage, onion, and garlic should be cooked in a big pan over medium heat until no pink is visible. Remove fat.
2. Add tomatoes, rice, water, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes with a lid on.
3. Once the rice is cooked, stir in the diced peppers and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes.
4. Add cheese on top after stirring. Ten minutes after being taken off the heat, cover with a lid and let the food rest.

Notes

Till the rice is tender, add water as necessary. As the mixture sits, rice will absorb liquid.

Adding cheese on top is optional.

Nutrition information

Calories: 621 | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1244mg | Potassium: 1127mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 4150IU | Vitamin C: 176mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 5mg