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A Cajun twist on a classic rice stuffed green pepper – andouille sausage, shrimp, and Creole seasoning.
Ingredients
- 6 large green bell peppers
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- black pepper to taste
- ¾ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 ½ links of andouille sausage, diced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 lemon – cut into wedges, for garnish (Optional)
- Louisiana-style hot sauce (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8×12 inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove tops and seeds from peppers. Blanch in boiling water 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until translucent. Stir in garlic, and season with oregano, Creole seasoning and black pepper. Stir in shrimp and sausage, and cook until shrimp turns pink, 5 minutes. Stir in rice, and cook 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and tomato sauce. Cook until thick, 15 to 20 minutes. Fill peppers with stuffing mixture, and place in baking dish.
Step 3
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until heated through. Serve with lemon wedges and hot sauce.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 307 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat10g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat2g | 8% |
| Cholesterol90mg | 30% |
| Sodium954mg | 41% |
| Total Carbohydrate40g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber5g | 18% |
| Total Sugars7g | |
| Protein17g | |
| Vitamin C151mg | 756% |
| Calcium79mg | 6% |
| Iron4mg | 22% |
| Potassium631mg | 13% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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