Raisin-and-Pine Nut Stuffed Peppers
Raisin-and-Pine Nut Stuffed Peppers might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. This gluten free recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 31g of protein, 10g of fat, and a total of 398 calories. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. A mixture of pepper, basil, romano cheese, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the raisins you could follow this main course with the Rice Pudding with Raisins and Cinnamon as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Combine 1 cup pasta sauce, turkey, and next 8 ingredients (turkey through garlic) in a bowl.
Cut the tops off the bell peppers; reserve tops. Discard the seeds and membranes.
Divide turkey mixture evenly among peppers; cover with reserved tops.
Place the peppers in an 8-inch square baking dish. Microwave on HIGH for 14 minutes or until tender.
While the peppers are cooking, drain the chickpeas in a colander over a bowl, reserving 2/3 cup chickpeas and 1/4 cup chickpea liquid. Reserve the remaining chickpeas for another use.
Place 1 cup pasta sauce, 2/3 cup chickpeas, 1/4 cup chickpea liquid, and olive oil in a blender or food processor; process until well-blended.
Place chickpea mixture in a 2-cup glass measure. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring after 1 minute.
Serve the stuffed bell peppers with sauce.