For a vegetarian option, substitute the chorizo with sautéed mushrooms or lentils. Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese in the filling, such as Manchego or feta. Piquillo peppers can be found in jars or cans at most specialty food stores or well-stocked supermarkets. If you can't find them, roasted red bell peppers can be used as a substitute, though the flavor will be slightly different.
Sausage-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers
-
PREP TIME15 mins
-
COOK TIME20 mins
-
TOTAL TIME45 mins
-
SERVING12 People
-
VIEWS9
Embark on a culinary adventure with these vibrant Sausage-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers. Sweet, smoky piquillo peppers cradle a savory sausage and rice filling, brightened with citrus and herbs. A delightful appetizer or light meal that's sure to impress.
Ingridients
Adjust Servings
Nutrition
-
Carbohydrate7 g
-
Cholesterol28 mg
-
Fiber1 g
-
Protein5 g
-
Saturated Fat3 g
-
Sodium928 mg
-
Sugar0 g
-
Fat9 g
-
Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush a baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
02
Step
17 mins
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute sausage, green onion, and a pinch of salt in hot oil until meat is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent. Remove from heat and cool.
03
Step
7 mins
In a bowl, combine rice, goat cheese, egg, 2 tablespoons parsley, garlic, cumin, 1 teaspoon blood orange zest, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
04
Step
10 mins
Spoon the rice mixture into each piquillo pepper. Arrange the stuffed peppers in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Scatter chopped almonds over the top, drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, and sprinkle lightly with salt.
05
Step
18 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until the stuffed peppers are heated through and the filling is hot. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon blood orange juice, the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil, and the remaining fresh parsley before serving.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
RECIPE REVIEWS
LEAVE A REVIEW
Please Rate
Birdie Blick
Jul 1, 2025These were amazing! The blood orange really made the dish special.
Ross Torp
Jun 30, 2025My family loved these. I will definitely be making them again!
Calista Rutherford
Jun 29, 2025I used feta cheese instead of goat cheese because that's what I had on hand, and they were still delicious!
Darius Littel
Jun 28, 2025So easy to make and perfect for a party.
Michel Goldner
Jun 25, 2025These were a hit at my book club! Everyone asked for the recipe.
Ashtyn Upton
Jun 25, 2025I added a little smoked paprika to the filling for an extra layer of flavor.
Zack Watsica
Jun 25, 2025The peppers were a bit too spicy for my taste, so I'll reduce the cayenne pepper next time.