Description
These Herby Ricotta Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and flavorful vegetarian dish that makes for a satisfying meal. The combination of creamy ricotta, spinach, and herbs stuffed into sweet bell peppers creates a dish that is both nutritious and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
Bell Peppers:
- 4 bell peppers (any color)
Filling:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 15-oz tub ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 handful chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp fennel seed (smashed)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp oil
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise, removing seeds and ribs. Bake for 20 minutes, drain water, and reduce oven temperature.
- Mix: Microwave and chop spinach, then combine with remaining filling ingredients.
- Stuff: Fill peppers with ricotta mixture.
- Topping: Combine breadcrumbs and oil, then sprinkle over peppers.
- Bake: Bake stuffed peppers for 30 minutes at 350°F (176°C); broil to brown the tops if needed.
Notes
- You can customize the herbs and spices to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to add some heat with red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- These stuffed peppers can be served with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Herby Ricotta Stuffed Peppers, Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers, Bell Pepper Recipes
