Balsamic Glazed Stuffed Peppers
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Iš Dinner Goals: Stuffed Peppers with a Balsamic Twist
If youāre bored of the same old weeknight dinners, allow me to introduce you to the dish thatās about to shake things up: stuffed peppers.
These arenāt your grandmaās stuffed peppers (though we love her). Nope, these are bold, colorful, a little cheesy, and finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze that makes you want to do a happy dance in your kitchen.
Hereās the play-by-play: sweet bell peppers get filled with a hearty mix of quinoa (or rice if thatās your jam), juicy cherry tomatoes, a little protein action, and of course, a sprinkle of our Little Shop Herb Blend. Because whatās dinner without herbs that sing? Then comes the cheeseāyour choice of melty mozzarella or tangy feta. And just when you think life canāt get better, we crown the whole thing with a sweet-savory Neapolitan Herb Dark Balsamic + Franklin Raw Honey glaze.
Boom. Dinner = upgraded.
Why Youāll Love It
⨠Colorful & fun ā They look like little edible presents.
⨠Customizable ā Go meaty, go plant-based, go grainy, go cheesy⦠itās all good.
⨠Fancy but easy ā Your guests will think you spent hours. (You didnāt.)
⨠That balsamic drizzle ā Mic drop.
Little Shop Serving Ideas
- Pair with a crisp green salad tossed in Lemon Olive Oil + Oregano White Balsamic.
- Pour yourself a glass of wine (or twoāwe donāt judge).
- Serve family-style and let everyone pick their pepper.
⨠Bright. Hearty. Cheesy. Saucy. This oneās got it all, and your dinner table will thank you.
Balsamic Glazed Stuffed Peppers
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Category
Main Courses
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Author:
The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Servings
6
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
40=50 minutes
Bright, colorful peppers filled to the brim with a cheesy, herby, hearty mix⦠then drizzled with a glossy balsamic glaze thatāll have you licking your fork. Dinner just got fun.
Ingredients
- 6 large bell peppers (red, yellow, greenāgo rainbow!)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or your favorite plant-based swap
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella or feta cheese (you pick your vibe)
- 1 teaspoon Little Shop Herb Blend
- Salt + freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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3 tablespoons Neapolitan Herb Dark Balsamic Vinegar
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1 tablespoon Franklin Raw Honey
- 1 tablespoon Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Directions
- Get those peppers ready ā Preheat oven to 375ĀŗF. Chop the tops off, scoop out the insides (no one likes seeds in their teeth), brush with olive oil, and set in a baking dish.
- Make the magic filling ā Heat olive oil, sautĆ© onion + garlic until fragrant. Stir in beef/plant-based protein, quinoa/rice, tomatoes, herb blend, salt, pepper. Let it all mingle for about 5 minutes.
- Say cheese ā Take it off the heat and stir in the mozzarella or feta until gooey or crumbly perfection.
- Stuff, stuff, stuff ā Spoon that glorious mix into the peppers, pack it down, pop the tops back on like little hats.
- Bake time ā Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15ā20 more until peppers are tender and golden.
- Glaze goals ā While peppers bake, simmer balsamic + honey for 5ā7 minutes until dreamy and syrupy. Remove from heat, whisk in olive oil.
- Final flourish ā Drizzle glaze over peppers, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and serve warm. Cue applause.
Recipe Note
- Want to impress? Use multi-colored peppersāthey look like a dinner rainbow.
- Cheese-obsessed? Go wild with extra feta crumbles on top before baking.
- Make-ahead hero: Stuff peppers earlier in the day, then bake when youāre ready. Easy-peasy.