Dirty Rice Stuffed Peppers
Dirty Rice Stuffed Peppers are a flavorful and hearty dish featuring bell peppers filled with a savory mix of seasoned rice, ground meat, and vegetables. These stuffed peppers bring a taste of Creole cuisine to your table and can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
- 8 cups Louisiana dirty rice
- 4 Medium bell peppers
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Lightly coat the bottom of a 9x13-inch or large casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Wash and dry the bell peppers. Slice off the tops or cut them in half lengthwise through the stem.
- Remove the seeds and membranes.
- Fill each pepper with 1 to 1.5 cups of rice, using a spoon to create a rounded top.
- Arrange the stuffed peppers in the baking dish, rice side up.
- Sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Cover the dish with a tent of aluminum foil for the remaining cook time to prevent over-browning or drying out.
- When the cooking time is up, the peppers should be tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.