Stuffed Peppers with Breadcrumbs, an easy-to-make side dish, especially seasonal. Among various vegetables, peppers have the longest season, starting in April and remaining fresh in the market until October. Initially, all peppers are green, and as they mature in the height of summer, they turn red or yellow. Let’s take advantage of them; peppers are the richest in vitamin C, with three times more than oranges and twice as much as kiwi. Peppers are also rich in minerals and vitamin A, and they contain capsaicin, which gives them their spicy flavor. One intriguing aspect of peppers is their calorie content; only 22 calories per 100 grams, making them a widely used food in weight-loss diets.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 40 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Oven, Microwave
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
- Energy 218.69 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 17.51 (g) of which sugars 5.36 (g)
- Proteins 3.45 (g)
- Fat 15.26 (g) of which saturated 2.21 (g)of which unsaturated 0.56 (g)
- Fibers 2.79 (g)
- Sodium 808.78 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 120 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients needed for making stuffed peppers with breadcrumbs
- 2.2 lbs peppers
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 orange (zest)
- 1 bunch chives
- 1 bunch basil
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
Useful tools for preparing eggplant rolls
- Food Processor
- Baking Tray
- Microwave Tray
- Cutting Board
Steps to prepare stuffed peppers
Cook in the oven with a large grill at 375°F for 10 minutes on one side and then another 10 minutes after flipping.
After cooking, place them in a paper bag to cool and easily remove the skin.
After cleaning them and removing the seeds and stem, divide them into larger strips.
While they cool, prepare the filling. In the food processor, combine breadcrumbs with garlic, orange zest, basil, chives, half of the total oil, and salt.
Process until all ingredients are well combined.
On a cutting board, lay out the pepper strips and spread some of the flavored breadcrumbs on them. Roll them up and continue this process for all the peppers.
Place the stuffed peppers on a crisp tray for the microwave with parchment paper.
Cook at maximum power in the microwave for 15 minutes or in a conventional oven at 375°F for 25 minutes.
And here they are, ready to be served as a delicious side dish, the stuffed peppers with breadcrumbs.
A little tip
If they grow naturally and under the sun, they surely have more flavor! Always prefer seasonal fruits and vegetables. Now is the time for peppers, so let’s take advantage to prepare tasty and delicious dishes.
