Smoked Sausage and Sweet Pepper-Stuffed Tomatoes
Smoked Sausage and Sweet Pepper-Stuffed Tomatoes
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Category
Entrees
Cuisine
Italian-inspired
Servings
6 servings
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes

Ingredients
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6 large ripe tomatoes
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8 oz smoked sausage, diced
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1 cup sweet bell peppers, diced (red, yellow or orange)
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1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup cooked rice
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Olive oil
Directions
Preheat smoker to 375°F.
Cut tops off tomatoes and scoop out insides. Drizzle with olive oil, season lightly.
In a skillet, sauté sausage until browned. Add onion and garlic, cooking until soft.
Stir in peppers, cook 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in rice, seasoning, parsley, salt and pepper.
Fill tomatoes with mixture and top with cheese.
Smoke for 20 to 25 minutes, until tomatoes are tender and cheese is melted.
Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm.