Mexican Style Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

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Ingredients:

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5 red bell peppers , tops cut away and seeds removed
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 green onions, sliced thin
2 garlic cloves
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
4 oz chorizo sausage, diced
1 (20 oz) package simply potatoes shredded hash browns
1 bunch cilantro , leaves pulled and chopped
1 (1 1/2 oz) package original taco seasoning
8 oz tomato sauce
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cut off top of peppers and clean out centers. Brush peppers with 1 tbsp EVOO. Set aside. Heat 2 tbsp EVOO in large skillet over medium heat. Add green onion, garlic & crushed red pepper. Cook 3 minutes, then add diced sausage. Cook 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently until sausage is cooked throughout. Next, add 1 package of Simply Potato hash browns. Stir in taco seasoning. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are golden brown.
Reduce heat to low and add tomato sauce. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Spoon filling into each of the 5 bell peppers until full. Sprinkle the tops with cojita cheese. Place on shallow greased baking dish in oven for 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	652.59 Kcal (2732 kJ)
Calories from fat	445.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	49.54g	76%
Cholesterol	119.81mg	40%
Sodium	2788.09mg	116%
Potassium	296.75mg	6%
Total Carbs	23.06g	8%
Sugars	8.94g	36%
Dietary Fiber	2.98g	12%
Protein	29.36g	59%
Vitamin C	104.5mg	174%
Vitamin A	3.5mg	115%
Iron	42.5mg	236%
Calcium	614.1mg	61%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	288.74 Kcal (1209 kJ)
Calories from fat	197.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.92g	76%
Cholesterol	53.01mg	40%
Sodium	1233.6mg	116%
Potassium	131.3mg	6%
Total Carbs	10.2g	8%
Sugars	3.96g	36%
Dietary Fiber	1.32g	12%
Protein	12.99g	59%
Vitamin C	46.2mg	174%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	115%
Iron	18.8mg	236%
Calcium	271.7mg	61%

* 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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