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Chorizo and Cheese Stuffed Peppers with Tomato Sauce recipe
Sweet peppers are filled with smoky chorizo and a savoury rice mixture, then baked under a layer of melted cheese in a rich tomato sauce. It’s a hearty, colourful dish with bold flavour and satisfying comfort-food appeal.
55 min · Medium · Spanish Jump to method
Ingredients
- 250g Chorizo Sausages
- 4 Red Peppers
- 250g Cooked Rice
- 1 Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 300ml Tomato Sauce
- 150g Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 595 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Saturated fat | 15 g |
| Fibre | 5.5 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
Why this works
A rich, energy-dense stuffed pepper dish with moderate protein and fibre, but high in saturated fat and sodium due to the chorizo and cheese.
Vitamin C and carotenoids. Red peppers provide a meaningful amount of vitamin C and antioxidant carotenoids, supporting immune function and overall antioxidant intake.
Calcium and protein. Cheddar cheese contributes calcium and protein, which support bone health and satiety, though it also raises saturated fat.
Sodium and saturated fat. Chorizo, cheddar, and added salt make this dish relatively high in sodium and saturated fat, so it may be less suitable for regular everyday meals.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (Fan 180°C, 392°F, Gas Mark 6). Halve the red peppers lengthways and remove the seeds and cores.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, then cook the chopped onion until softened. Add the garlic and sliced chorizo sausages and cook until the chorizo releases its oils.
- Stir in the cooked rice and tomato sauce, then season with salt and black pepper. Mix in half of the grated cheddar cheese.
- Spoon the chorizo mixture into the pepper halves and arrange them in a baking dish with a little extra tomato sauce underneath.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbling.
Prefer the classic version? Stuffed Peppers with Herby Rice
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