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Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Peppers
5 from 21 votes

Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Peppers

These Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Peppers combine tender bell peppers filled with a savory mix of fluffy rice, fresh spinach, garlic, and a blend of mozzarella and feta cheeses. The stuffing is seasoned with aromatic herbs like basil, oregano, and a hint of red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Baking softens the peppers yet allows for some crispness depending on your preferred timing, resulting in a rich, melty filling that makes a hearty, satisfying dish.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
28 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 236 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup rice
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ tsp neutral cooking oil coconut, olive, avocado, generic cooking oil
  • 1 clove garlic smashed and minced
  • 5 oz spinach fresh
  • ½ tsp basil or try fresh!, dried
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ¼ tsp oregano
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese plus extra for topping, grated
  • ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 bell pepper
  • parsley optional, fresh, to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Cook rice in water until fluffy via your favorite method: stovetop, rice cooker, or pressure cooker.
  2. Depending on method chosen this will take 10 (pressure cooker) to 20 (rice cooker + stovetop) minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  4. Heat a skillet with oil and sauté garlic and spinach until tender and fragrant.
  5. Season with basil, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  6. Add cheese, saving a little extra for topping if desired.
  7. Stir in your rice and mix well. Remove from heat.
  8. Slice your peppers in half, removing the veins, stems, and seeds.
  9. Stuff liberally with cheesy spinach and rice filling.
  10. Top with extra cheese (YES!) and red pepper flakes (spiiiiicy!) if desired.
  11. Bake on a foil-lined baking sheet until hot and melty! You'll bake them less for more crisp, al-dente peppers and a bit longer for super-soft tender peppers - the choice is yours! I baked mine around 8-10 minutes. For softer peppers, bake approx. 20 min.
  12. Garnish with fresh parsley and any extras you'd like and dig in!

Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories 236kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 360mg (15%) Potassium 376mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 5445IU (109%) Vitamin C 86.2mg (96%) Calcium 314mg (31%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 236

% Daily Value*

Calories 236kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 360mg 15%
Potassium 376mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 5445IU 109%
Vitamin C 86.2mg 96%
Calcium 314mg 31%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.