The Simple Ingredient That Makes Stuffed Peppers Taste Like A $30 Restaurant Entree - Tasting Table

"Stuffed peppers are the homey, cozy, and nutrient-dense dish that you didn't know you needed. They're incredibly easy to prepare, as all you need to do is boil the peppers just enough so that they soften before loading them up with your favorite fillings. There are also many ways to upgrade stuffed peppers, seeing as the shells can be filled with meat or plant-based fillings, adorned with your favorite gooey cheese, and seasoned to your liking."

"There are so many different types of salsa, thus endless opportunities to customize, tweak, and change the flavor of your stuffed peppers based on your preferred flavor and heat level. Generally speaking, though, salsa is acidic, bright, and can add lightness to heavy dishes, which can be especially useful if you're adding hearty proteins like beans, legumes, pork, or grains to your peppers."

Stuffed peppers are simple to make by boiling peppers briefly until softened, then filling them with meat or plant-based mixtures, cheese, and seasonings. Salsa provides brightness, acidity, and levity that can balance heavy proteins like beans, legumes, pork, or grains. Many salsa varieties enable tailored flavor and heat levels. To incorporate salsa, mix the desired amount into the filling, spoon the mixture into the pepper shells, and continue with the recipe. Choose a high-quality salsa—store-bought or homemade options like pico de gallo or fire-roasted salsa—and prefer milder salsas when fillings are already spicy.

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