Italian Sausage Stuffed Peppers

This is the perfect recipe for those looking to eat a keto diet. You can leave out the rice and beans if you prefer. It’s easier to eat a pepper if it has italian flavors and is topped with cheese 

Ingredients

• 5 bell peppers - choose different colors for aesthetics 

• 1 lb. spicy Italian ground sausage

• 1/2 c.  mushrooms, finely chopped

• 2 c. steamed long grain white rice

• 1 cup - black beans

• 2 tsp. Italian seasoning

• 1 tsp. garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp. onion powder

• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, 

• 1 1/2 c. shredded Italian blend cheese

• Optional - marinara sauce to top 

• Finely chopped parsley, for serving
  

• Step 1

• Preheat oven to 350º and grease a casserole dish. Slice off tops of bell peppers, then remove the membranes and seeds and discard. Arrange empty peppers standing up in prepared casserole dish.
  

• Step 2

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and rice, then add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and ½ cup cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted.
  

• Step 3

• Spoon sausage mixture into bell peppers and top with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is completely melted, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with pepper and top with parsley. Serve immediately.