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Mushroom Stuffed Peppers Appetizer

These easy and cheesy mushroom stuffed peppers are the best appetizers or snacks! These nutritious and flavorful bell peppers are full of gooey cheese, mushrooms, and onions, and come together to make a delicious vegetarian dish!
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Starters and Sides
Cuisine: Russian
Diet: Gluten Free
Allergy: Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 12
Calories: 57kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ lb mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ yellow onion, diced
  • 3 bell peppers, sliced in three parts
  • 6 slices provolone cheese
  • salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan.
    1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Add in sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper to your taste.
    ½ lb mushrooms,, salt & pepper,
  • Chop yellow onion. Add to mushrooms. Sauté until the onions are soft.
    ½ yellow onion,
  • Wash and slice bell peppers into 3 parts. Lay them out on an oven pan.
    3 bell peppers,
  • Spoon mushroom and onion mix into sliced bell peppers.
  • Cut provolone cheese in half and place on top of the mushroom mix.
    6 slices provolone cheese
  • Bake until the cheese is completely melted, 4-5 minutes.
  • *I also broiled it for a minute to get more of the golden color. (optional)

Notes

  • Cheddar cheese can be substituted for provolone cheese.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped dill or parsley. 
  • Reheat in the oven until warm. 

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1015IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg