Name: Pizza Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 6 medium red bell peppers, halved and de-seeded; 2 oz (55 g) turkey pepperoni, chopped; 6 oz (170 g) white button mushrooms, halved or quartered, depending on their size; 1 medium zucchini, chopped; 1 lb (450 g) lean ground chicken; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 4 to 6 large cloves garlic, minced; 1½ cups (355 ml) homemade or store-bought marinara sauce (I like Newman’s Own); 1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon anise seeds (optional; see Note); ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds (optional; see Note); 1 pinch ground nutmeg (optional; see Note); 1 lb (450 g) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 12 slices; Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)