Native American-Style Cornmeal-Stuffed Peppers with Wild Berries

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A celebration of indigenous authenticity, featuring heirloom cornmeal-stuffed bell peppers topped with a vibrant berry compote that honors ancestral culinary traditions. This Native American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs Bell peppers, Yellow cornmeal, Wild blueberries for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Native American cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut tops off 4 large bell peppers, remove seeds, and brush insides with 1 tbsp olive oil. Place in a baking dish.
  2. Step 2: In a skillet, toast 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal over medium heat for 3 minutes until fragrant, then stir in 1/2 cup vegetable broth and 1/2 tsp salt, cooking until thickened into a cohesive dough (about 5 minutes).
  3. Step 3: Stuff each pepper with 1/3 cup cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to pack. Top with 1/4 cup wild blueberries and 1 tbsp chopped sage.
  4. Step 4: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes until peppers are tender. Simmer remaining 1/4 cup blueberries with 1 tbsp maple syrup for 5 minutes until juicy, then spoon over peppers.

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