ITALIAN

Stuffed Peppers

Why you'll love it

These breakfast taquitos are naturally gluten-free and keto-friendly with the cheese and egg base!

What you need:

bell peppers orzo mild Italian sausage small onion, diced garlic, minced tomato paste dried Italian seasoning red pepper flakes dried fennel seeds diced tomatoes mozzarella & parmesan

Sauté

First, sauté the onion, then add the sausage and garlic and sauté until browned. Next add the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes & dried fennel seeds.

1

Filling

Deglaze the pan with reserved pasta water. Next, add the diced tomatoes to the skillet, along with the orzo. Next, stir in the cheese.

2

Stuff

Next, cut the top off of the bell pepper, and stuff each pepper with the filling. Top with more shredded mozzarella and cheese.

3

Bake

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy immediately.

4

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enjoy!