Cajun Style Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 large green bell peppers
3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp creole seasoning
black pepper to taste
3/4 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 links of andouille sausage, diced
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish (optional)
louisiana-style hot sauce

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x12 inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove tops and seeds from peppers. Blanch in boiling water 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until translucent. Stir in garlic, and season with oregano, Creole seasoning and black pepper. Stir in shrimp and sausage, and cook until shrimp turns pink, 5 minutes. Stir in rice, and cook 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and tomato sauce. Cook until thick, 15 to 20 minutes. Fill peppers with stuffing mixture, and place in baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until heated through. Serve with lemon wedges and hot sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	317.6 Kcal (1330 kJ)
Calories from fat	160.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.78g	27%
Cholesterol	32.88mg	11%
Sodium	1089.78mg	45%
Potassium	312.45mg	7%
Total Carbs	32.35g	11%
Sugars	5.69g	23%
Dietary Fiber	2.6g	10%
Protein	5.63g	11%
Vitamin C	127.8mg	213%
Vitamin A	3mg	99%
Iron	51.3mg	285%
Calcium	39.4mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	87.92 Kcal (368 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.92g	27%
Cholesterol	9.1mg	11%
Sodium	301.67mg	45%
Potassium	86.49mg	7%
Total Carbs	8.95g	11%
Sugars	1.58g	23%
Dietary Fiber	0.72g	10%
Protein	1.56g	11%
Vitamin C	35.4mg	213%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	99%
Iron	14.2mg	285%
Calcium	10.9mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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