Put raw halved bell peppers in the slow cooker and 4 other ingredients to get a meal so delicious

If your family loves spice, use hot Italian sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling. For a lighter version, swap in turkey or chicken sausage and use part-skim mozzarella. You can also change up the grain: leftover quinoa, farro, or even cauliflower rice will work in place of the cooked rice—just keep the total amount the same.

To sneak in a few extra veggies without adding more ingredients, choose a chunky marinara that already has onions and peppers in it. If you’re cooking for two, make the full batch, then pack the extra peppers into individual containers; they reheat really well in the microwave for quick lunches. To keep clean-up easy on extra-busy nights, line the slow cooker with a slow-cooker liner or lightly spray it with cooking spray before adding the raw halved peppers.