Market Umbrella is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3), based in New Orleans, whose mission is to cultivate the power of farmers markets to drive economic and community health in the region. Market Umbrella has operated the Crescent City Farmers Markets (CCFM) since 1995.
Recipe
Kasey’s New Orleans Stuffed Bell Peppers
Kasey, Market Umbrella’s Director of Healthy Food Access Programs, shares her go-to dish that is a big hit at Thanksgiving! These stuffed bell peppers are packed with flavor and perfect for adding a local twist to your holiday table.
Ingredients (measured with your heart)
- Ground beef
- Ground spicy/hot sausage
- Holy Trinity (onions, bell peppers, and celery)
- Shrimp (boil the heads for stock)
- Crawfish tails (optional)
- Bread crumbs
- Pepperidge farms stuffing
- Bell Peppers (big enough for stuffing)
- Chicken stock
Directions
- Cook everything separately.
- Add dry seasoning to the ground meat and cook in a pan over medium heat. Add the fresh seasoning and sausage to the ground meat when it's just about done.
- Add your stuffing mix and stock. Make sure you crush the stuffing mix when it’s dry so you don’t have large pieces.
- Go slow with the stuffing mix - 1 or 2 cups at a time.
- Parboil your peppers for maybe 1 minute to soften (but you don’t want them too soft!)
- Fill them up..sprinkle bread crumbs and bake for 20 minutes covered and about 20 minutes uncovered.
About Us
The Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.