February Recipe: Soylicious Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers
Stuffed Bell Peppers are a beloved comfort food in our home.
It’s like meatloaf with a bonus.
Not only are they easy to make, stuffed bell peppers are a great batch cooking food and freeze beautifully. There is nothing like being able to enjoy a home-cooked meal from the freezer (without having to stand over the stove at night).
Could it be possible to make my Soylicious Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers without the meat?!?
We put it to the test.
I simply substituted Impossible Sausage for my ground turkey. Impossible Sausage is a plant-based meat substitute that is currently a little pricier than ground turkey.
This was a first for me. I have purchased an impossible burger or two, but never cooked with any of the impossible meats.
So, what were the results?
It really tasted like meat. It was actually good.
The second test is how the contenders compared based on their nutritional profile.
Is Impossible Sausage a healthier option than using turkey or pork sausage?
Well, no not really.
Refer to the Nutrition Facts Face Off at the end of the recipe for the details.
On the other hand, for vegans or persons who want to reduce meat consumption for allergy or personal choice issues, Impossible Stuffed Bell Peppers work well.
Choices are good.
Eating with an eye to our individual health needs is what is important at the end of the day.
Soylicious Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Serves: 6
INGREDIENTS:
3 large bell peppers (any color)
1 pound of ground turkey or Impossible Sausage
2 Tablespoons of finely chopped bell pepper
2 Tablespoons of finely chopped onion
2 Tablespoons of Italian Panko Crumbs
2 Teaspoons of chopped fresh garlic
½ of a 10-ounce can of Rotel (drained)
½ cup + 2 Tablespoons of cooked and rinsed black soybeans (reserve the 2 T to top off the stuffed pepper)
1/3 cup of cooked long-grain white or brown rice
1 cup of Parmesan Cheese (reserve 1/3 cup to top stuffed pepper)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon of salt
2 Tablespoons of chopped fresh basil
1 egg - beaten
Preheat Oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 1: Start with the freshest bell peppers.
Wash bell peppers. Slice the bell peppers in half from top to bottom, splitting the stem in half.
Remove the seeds and membrane.
Slice a bit of the bell pepper off to make a total of 2 tablespoons of finely chopped pepper to use in the stuffing.
Chop your onion and garlic and set aside.
Spray a baking dish/pan lightly with Pam and place peppers face side up in the baking dish/pan.
Step 2: Prepare your Stuffing.
Place the ground turkey or Impossible Sausage in a bowl and add the ingredients in the order listed.
Mix well.
Stuff each pepper, top with a few more black soybeans, and garnish with grated Parmesan Cheese.
Step 2: Place in oven and bake for one hour.
Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
Serve with a salad or potatoes.
Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts: Soylicious Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers (with turkey)
Nutrition Facts Face Off. How does Impossible Meat compare?
You be the judge!
Note: Read the fine print!
When comparing nutrition facts labels look at the serving size. This can be misleading.
