Veggie-Stuffed Peppers

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Veggie-Stuffed Peppers

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Recipe Data

4
Servings
10min
Prep
40min
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Description

These veggie-stuffed peppers are packed with nutrients and flavor, thanks to the frozen Cajun-style protein blend. 

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Ingredients
Serves 4
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2 bell peppers
½ c. water
2 (10.25-oz.) pkg. Hy-Vee frozen Cajun style protein blend
⅔ c. Hy-Vee finely shredded chipotle Cheddar cheese, plus ¼ cup for topping

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  • 11x8-inch baking dish
  • Foil
  • Bowl

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut 2 bell peppers lengthwise in half; discard seeds and membranes. Sprinkle insides of peppers with salt. Place, cut sides up, in an 11x8-inch baking dish; add water to dish. Cover tightly with foil. 

  2. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until peppers are tender. Meanwhile, heat protein blend according to package directions. Transfer to a bowl; stir in cheese; set aside. Drain water from baking dish and peppers. Spoon Cajun mixture into pepper halves. Sprinkle an additional ¼ cup cheese on tops. Bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through.