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Grilled Gypsy Peppers Stuffed with Tomatoes

June 9, 2012 By Jennifer @ PB and P Design 13 Comments

Hi Everyone,

I first have to give you an apology!!  Besides the love of peanut butter, I also have a love for the combination of tomatoes and basil.  I love the combination so much that I’m growing it in my garden.  Speaking of garden, did you know if you plant basil next to your tomatoes, the flavor of the tomato intensifies?  It does!!  See why there a match made in garden heaven and on the plate?

You will see this combination quite a bit on my recipe page with recipes such as my Caprese Quick Bread.

Caprese Quick Bread
Or my Tomato Basil Frittata
 Caprese Pasta
Caprese Sandiwch
Caprese Pesto Panini Sandwich
Margherita Pizza

See how much I love my tomato and basil!  I also have some other recipes with the combination, but these one’s really stand out.  I hope you like this combination, because I am going to be making this combo quite a bit this summer, oh and I already have a few made, I just need to post them.  To me it’s a classic and the flavors are just amazing together.  Wouldn’t you agree?  Well today I am bringing this wonderful combination stuffed in a Gypsy Pepper and then lightly grilled.  Yum!


A couple of weeks ago I got a huge bag of Gypsy Peppers from my CSA box and I honestly wasn’t sure what they were and what to do with them.  So what could I do?  Google them!  I swear I Google everything.  I found out that these are a thin-skinned sweet peppers that are grown in California.  My Husband was so afraid they were hot peppers.  I’ve made that mistake before, but I have never wasted a pepper!  I always find a use for them hot, sweet, mild, whatever the kind there always something you can make with them.

I did find out something on my own, they really are thinned skinned. Google would never lie to me, so why didn’t I listen?   A regular bell pepper has thick skin and is great for charring on the grill, but not these bad boys.  Normally when I stuff peppers and put them on the grill, I like to grill the pepper first to soften them up.  Peel the skin and then stuff them.  I did that with 4 of these and I ruined them.  They charred up quick and peeling the skin off was a pain in the butt!!  They didn’t turn out, so I used them for my sandwiches, still tasted good.  So I took my last remaining 4 and decided to stuff them first, than place on the grill.  I only cooked them for a few minutes, just until the Parmesan Cheese was slightly melted and the stuffing was warmed.  So my advice is to NOT char these kind of peppers first!  Big mistake on my part.
I cut the peppers in a T shape, but not cutting all the way through the pepper so it could hold my stuffing.  You have to be careful when you pull the seeds out.  I wanted to keep the stem of the pepper in tack for easy grabbing and besides I just think it looks prettier.  I left the seeds on the top part of the pepper near the stem, since I know I won’t be eating that part.
I decided to stuff these peppers with what else?  Tomatoes, basil, olive oil and Parmesan Cheese.  The flavors of the sweet pepper with the tomato mixture made a wonderful combination. My peppers were a just bit crunchy, but not bad at all, it didn’t taste raw.  My Husband actually really liked them.  Shocking, I know!  These make a fantastic side dish and would be great for a barbecue.  They only take minutes to prepare and cook.  Were growing Italian Sweet Peppers in the garden, which are very similar to these. There just starting to get flowers on them now. I can’t wait!  Now only if my jalapeno plant would start to grow.
Grilled Gypsy Peppers Stuffed with Tomatoes
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
5 mins
Total time
15 mins
 
Sweet Gypsy Peppers stuffed with fresh tomatoes, basil and Parmesan cheese and grilled to perfection. A perfect compliment to a summer meal.
Serves: 4 stuffed pepeprs
Ingredients
  • 4 (230 grams)Gypsy Peppers or Sweet Italian Pepper
  • 2 medium (237 grams) tomatoes, seeded, diced small
  • 1 Tbs. Fresh Basil (about 3 leaves)
  • ¼ tsp of Olive Oil
  • 2 Tsp. of Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt & Pepper (optional)
Instructions
  1. Grill, spray grill grates with cooking spray,
  2. In a small bowl add tomatoes, basil and olive oil. Mix until combined and set aside.
  3. Cut a slit down the middle of the pepper, than a slit across the top of the pepper (the cut makes a T-shape) but don't cut all the way through the pepper. Carefully take out as much of the seeds as you can.
  4. Equally stuff the pepper with tomato mixture and top each pepper with ½ tsp of cheese.
  5. Place on the grill for about 3 minutes until cheese starts to melt and peppers soften a bit, but be careful not to char it to much.
Notes
Calories per stuffed pepper: 35.5, Fat: 1, Cholesterol: 1.3, Sodium: 27, Potassium: 233, Carbs: 6.4, Fiber: 1.8, Sugar: 0, Protein: 1.5
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 pepper
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So with all of these little dishes, I hope you like the combination of tomatoes and basil.  Like I said before I have a ton of recipes floating around in my head on what I can make with this fabulous Italian combination.  So stay tuned.
Last night I made sponge candy for my Husband, first time ever making any kind of candy and tonight it’s time to dip them in chocolate, so it’s time for me to go.  Have a super wonderful weekend!!
Toodles,
Jennifer
P.S.  I checked and I burnt my candy!  🙁  But the texture was right on.  I am getting a new candy thermometer tomorrow.  It doesn’t read very well and it’s about as old as me.  I think it’s time for a new one.  My poor Hubby was so disappointed.  Maybe I’ll surprise him next week for Father’s Day?
 

Filed Under: Vegetarian and Side Dishes Tagged With: basil, Caprese, Italian, Peppers, side dish, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

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  1. [email protected] says

    June 9, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    Ummmm, I want each one of those recipes on my plate now! They all look fantastic! Caprese bread is something I need to try soon.

    Great, hunger-inducing post, I’m going to the store now!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      June 9, 2012 at 4:13 PM

      The Caprese Bread is one of my favorites. I think I need to make it again!!!

      Reply
  2. Suzi says

    June 9, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    I love this recipe and you are so right – tomato and basil are a true match. I have both growing also although not next to one another. I am going to have to try that. Thanks and have a wonderful weekend.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      June 9, 2012 at 4:15 PM

      Have a great weekend!!! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Grace says

    June 9, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Oh my, these just look amazingly delicious, and colorful.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      June 9, 2012 at 4:16 PM

      Thanks Grace!!! There really good! I can’t wait for my Sweet Italian Peppers in the garden so I can make this dish with them!!

      Reply
  4. Gerry says

    June 11, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    The stuffed peppers sound great, but I want some heat. I’ll try the recipe with Jalapenos.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      June 11, 2012 at 8:58 PM

      They’ll be excellent with jalapenos!! You should check out my grilled jalapenos. http://www.peanutbutterandpeppers.com/2012/05/20/grilled-jalapeno-peppers/ Have a great night!

      Reply
  5. Karon says

    July 12, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    We got gypsy peppers in our CSA box this week. I made these for dinner tonight. Loved them! Thanks for a great recipe.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      July 12, 2013 at 9:21 PM

      I am so happy you like them! I am hitting the farmers market tomorrow, so I can’t wait to get my peppers! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jane says

    May 5, 2020 at 5:39 AM

    I have one Gypsy pepper Bush oh, and it is loaded with them! I’m glad I saw this recipe I will most definitely make these tonight I was wondering what to do with them thank you any more recipes I’m open for ideas thank you

    Reply
  7. MaryJoy Lopez says

    September 7, 2020 at 6:07 PM

    I wonder if these stuffed gypsy peppers can be baked instead of grilled? I don’t have a grill.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      October 30, 2020 at 9:47 PM

      I would put it in the oven at 350, for about 15 minutes, just check it at the 10 minute time, and go from there.

      Reply

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