Author Notes
Smoked Mozzarella Chorizo Peppers topped off with cilantro and green onions. Packed with amazing flavor and full of all kinds of healthiness! —Holly
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Ingredients
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8
large red peppers (use orange or yellow if preferred)
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Cooking/grilling spray
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salt & pepper
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8 ounces
fresh smoked mozzarella
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3 ounces
thinly sliced chorizo (10 slices: 8 to grill on the peppers and 2 more chopped for garnish)
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2
green onions, sliced
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1/4 cup
fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions
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Wash, dry and cut peppers in half lengthwise. Carefully remove all stems, seeds and veins. Spray both sides with grilling spray and salt & pepper.
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Heat grill to 450 degrees.
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Place peppers on the grill skin side up, close the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes. Turn peppers over and grill (lid closed) for 4-5 more minutes.
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While the peppers are cooking, cut mozzarella into 8 slices – roughly ½ inch thick.
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Add one slice of chorizo, then one slice of mozzarella to each pepper. Close the grill and cook for 2-3 more minutes.
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Remove from the grill and top with sliced onions, the rest of the chopped chorizo, and chopped cilantro. Enjoy!
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