Stuffed sweet peppers are a healthy choice because they are packed with vitamins and fresh vegetables. Using sweet red and yellow peppers provides a high amount of Vitamin C, which helps support a strong immune system. The recipe also includes ingredients like onions, tomatoes, and parsley, which add extra nutrients and fiber to your meal. By choosing turkey sausage as the protein, you get a leaner option compared to traditional meats. Additionally, using aromatic spices like garlic powder and Italian seasoning adds great flavor without needing to rely on heavy fats or extra salt.
Ingredients
Instructions
Cut tops off peppers; chop tops and set aside. Discard stems and seeds; set pepper cups aside. Reserve 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce; pour the remaining sauce into a slow cooker.
Combine the sausage, rice, cheese, onion, tomato, parsley, olives, garlic powder, salt, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and reserved chopped peppers and spaghetti sauce.
Spoon into pepper cups; place in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until peppers are tender.
Yield: 5 servings
