Hungarian Cheese-Stuffed Wax Peppers (Sajtos Toltott Paprika)

Sajtos toltott paprika, a Hungarian dish of cheese-stuffed wax peppers, offers a versatile meatless main or side suitable for vegetarian and gluten-free diets.

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a baking pan with foil, then coat with cooking spray.

  2. Cut off and reserve pepper tops; remove seeds and pith from peppers.

  3. In a food processor, blend dry curd cheese until smooth, then add Parmesan, eggs, salt, parsley, and garlic, mixing until combined.

  4. Fill each pepper evenly with the cheese mixture, pushing it in completely.

  5. Replace pepper tops and arrange filled peppers in a single layer on the prepared pan.

  6. Sprinkle peppers with oil and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 422 kcal
Carbohydrate: 21 g
Cholesterol: 185 mg
Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 29 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Sodium: 945 mg
Sugar: 4 g
Fat: 25 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g