Meal Kit
Italian Sausage-Stuffed Pizza Peppers
with mozzarella
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
Scott Gorsky
You've made that promise, the one you've made before and broken, but this time are going to keep: This spring, before a summer filled with cookouts, you're going to eat healthily. But… but… after a long day at the office and a long drive home, all you've been craving is a sausage pizza. Don't renege on that promise yet; these calorie-and-carb conscious stuffed peppers deliver the same great flavors of a sausage pizza, without the carbs and guilt. Now, the chocolate ice cream that's burning a hole in your freezer… that we can't help you with.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 3 Green Bell Pepper
- 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage Links
- 8 oz. Marinara Sauce
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2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 2 oz. Kale
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1 oz. Light Cream Cheese
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Nutrition (per serving) BqBdBN3m
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Calories490
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Carbohydrates30g
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Net Carbs22g
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Fat29g
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Protein32g
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Sodium1500mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using 16 oz. Italian sausage, follow same instructions as 8 oz. Italian sausage, working in batches, if necessary.
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If using ground beef, follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Step 3, seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper and breaking up until no pink remains and beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Step 3, seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper and breaking up until no pink remains and turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 7-9 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve bell peppers lengthwise and remove seeds and ribs.
Stem kale and coarsely chop.On a separate cutting board, remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary. -
2 Start the Peppers
Place bell peppers on prepared baking sheet, cut-side down, and spray with cooking spray.
Roast in hot oven until tender and lightly browned, 16-18 minutes.While peppers roast, make filling. -
3 Make the Filling
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage to hot pan. Stir occasionally, breaking up meat, until browned and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
Add kale and stir often until wilted, 1-2 minutes.Add marinara and stir until warmed through and combined, 30-60 seconds.Remove from burner and stir in softened cream cheese until melted and combined. -
4 Finish the Peppers
Carefully, flip roasted peppers cut-side up. Divide filling evenly between peppers and top with mozzarella. Tray and peppers will be hot! Use a utensil.
Roast again until cheese melts, 8-10 minutes. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!
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