{"id":50981,"date":"2019-10-04T06:23:43","date_gmt":"2019-10-04T10:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/?p=50981"},"modified":"2019-10-03T08:35:17","modified_gmt":"2019-10-03T12:35:17","slug":"low-carb-italian-sausage-stuffed-mini-peppers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/?p=50981","title":{"rendered":"Low Carb Italian Sausage Stuffed Mini Peppers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>These stuffed mini peppers make a great appetizer, snack, or even dinner. We used mini peppers of various sizes right out of our garden. You could even do full size peppers, and make each half the main course. 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Remove the ribs and seeds and lay the mini peppers on the prepared baking sheet. \r\n          <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"instruction \" itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\">\n          In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until no longer pink. Transfer to a bowl and add the cream cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.\r\n          <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"instruction \" itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\">\n          Spoon the mixture into the mini pepper halves, pressing in to help it adhere. 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