Italian-Style Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers
Italian-Style Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers showcase tender, sweet peppers brimming with seasoned turkey sausage, herbed crumbs, and a rich blend of cheeses. Each bite balances mild heat with melty, savory richness and a hint of freshness from parsley. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering when you want comfort with a lighter touch.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian-Style Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook and stir the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until it is crumbly and lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain the excess grease and move the sausage to a medium bowl.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and the garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the sausage, bread crumbs, Monterey Jack cheese, mozzarella cheese, beaten egg, cooked rice, Romano cheese, and parsley until well mixed. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
- 4
Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Cook and stir the Cubanelle peppers in the hot oil until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer them to a plate to cool slightly.
- 5
Stuff the Cubanelle peppers with the rice mixture, using a teaspoon to push it into the tip. Arrange the stuffed peppers in a 10x13-inch baking dish; cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender, about 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 15 minutes more.
- Calories 370.04 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 19.9 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 23.86 g 9%
- Total Fat 21.28 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 8.55 g High 43%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 95.93 mg High 32%
- Sodium 748.97 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 2.65 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 1.31 g --
- Added Sugars 1.27 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 267.89 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 2.34 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 115.94 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 100.58 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 88.05 mg Good Source 98%
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Italian Style Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers is an Italian appetizer recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cubanelle Pepper, Diced Yellow Onion, Eggs, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 370.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian-Style Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Italian-Style Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Cubanelle Pepper, Diced Yellow Onion, Eggs, Fresh Parsley, Grated Romano Cheese. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Italian-Style Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 370.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian-Style Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Italian-Style Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers healthy?
- Italian-Style Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 370.04 calories and 19.9 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 748.97 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.55 g (43% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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