Shrimp Stuffed Peppers with Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 bell peppers
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2 cups cooked rice
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3/4 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, cut in half
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1/2 cup chopped white onions
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1 cup chopped mushrooms
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3/4 cup shredded monterey jack/cheddar blend
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2 tablespoons olive oil
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook rice according to package directions.
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Cut tops off bell peppers and dice the tops, discarding stems. Set hollow peppers aside.
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Sauté diced pepper tops, onions, and mushrooms in olive oil for 5-7 minutes until slightly tender.
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Add halved shrimp to the vegetable mixture and cook until just done, about 2-3 minutes.
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Stir rice into the shrimp mixture. Fill the hollow peppers with this mixture.
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Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Add cheese and bake uncovered for 5-10 minutes more until cheese melts.
# Notes:
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Can use different types of rice or cauliflower rice
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Freezer-friendly for up to 6 months
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Can be spiced up with Cajun seasoning