Stuffed red peppers perfectly cooked in your toaster oven
These stuffed peppers differ from traditional stuffed peppers in a few ways. First, I use vitamin C-rich red peppers instead of the standard green or poblano peppers. Second, the filling is made up of anchovies, fruit, and nuts instead of the traditional meat or cheese fillings. This makes for a unique flavor profile that I love. The peppers cook perfectly in a toaster oven. The proximity of the heating elements provides a beautifully browned top to these tasty stuffed peppers.
This recipe makes 8 slices. Serve two halves as a main dish or use one as a side dish. These stuffed peppers go great with roast chicken or turkey, as the filling is similar to a fruit and nut filling. It’s a much prettier presentation compared to simply serving a plate of stuffing or dressing.
Ingredients
4 large red bell peppers
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup whole wheat bread cut into 1/2-inch square pieces
10 chopped anchovies
1/4 cup golden raisins
4 whole dried apricots, chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Addresses
Heat your toaster oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil on the stove.
Cook the peppers in the boiling water for 8 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
Mix the pieces of wholemeal bread with the extra virgin olive oil. Bake in your toaster oven for 10 minutes. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add the anchovies, golden raisins, apricots, pine nuts, parsley, dry white wine and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well.
Cut the cooled red bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove the pit and seeds, but leave the stem attached. Place them in a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Evenly distribute the filling between the bell pepper halves. Bake in your toaster oven until heated through and top is golden brown; this should take about 30 minutes. Serve hot.
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