Description
A delicious and colorful dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with a sweet and savory pineapple teriyaki mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced (or canned, drained)
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 large bell peppers (any color), halved and seeds removed
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the red and yellow bell peppers and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the diced pineapple, teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is heated through and well combined.
- In a large baking dish, arrange the halved bell peppers cut side up.
- Spoon the pineapple teriyaki mixture evenly into each pepper half.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the peppers are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a protein boost, add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu to the filling mixture.
- Try using different types of peppers, such as poblano or Anaheim, for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cozy Pineapple Teriyaki Peppers, Pineapple Teriyaki, Stuffed Peppers