Shrimp and grits are stuffed inside bell peppers and baked in this healthy stuffed peppers recipe. Add the optional hot sauce if you want to give the lling some kick. Look for bell peppers--use any color--with even bottoms, so that they stand upright on their own when they're cooked.
By Carolyn Casner | Updated on September 19, 2023
Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Prep Time: 30 mins
Additional Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 peppers
Nutrition Prole:
High-Calcium Bone-Health Diabetes-Appropriate Nut-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium High- Blood Pressure Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free
Ingredients:
1 1⁄2 cups water
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3⁄4 cup quick grits (not instant)
1⁄2 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
3⁄4 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
1⁄2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco (Optional)
4 large bell peppers
1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp (16-20 count), chopped
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
Directions:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2
Bring water and broth to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in grits and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese and hot sauce (if using). Cover to keep warm.
Step 3
Slice off stem ends of bell peppers and scoop out the seeds from the cavities. Place the peppers on one end of a large rimmed baking sheet; bake for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Meanwhile, toss shrimp, scallions, oil, garlic powder, salt and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Transfer to the empty side of the baking sheet, spreading in an even layer. Bake, stirring the shrimp mixture once, until the peppers are softened and the shrimp is just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven. Stir the shrimp mixture into the grits, then divide the shrimp-and-grits mixture among the 4 bell peppers. Bake until the mixture is hot, about 10 minutes more.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2020
Nutrition Facts:
Per serving: Serving Size 1 pepper 406 calories; total fat 13g ; saturated fat 5g ; cholesterol 204mg ; sodium 454mg ; total carbohydrate 40g; dietary fiber 5g; total sugars 8g; protein 33g; vitamin c 214mg; calcium 259mg; iron 3mg; potassium 827mg
See original recipe on EatingWell: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/278220/shrimp-grits-stuffed-peppers/
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