Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
297 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by preheating the oven, then roasting grape tomatoes drizzled with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Onions are sautéed with garlic and chopped spinach until wilted and soft, seasoned lightly. This mixture is combined with ricotta and Parmesan cheeses to create a creamy stuffing.
Yellow bell peppers are halved and seeded, then filled with the cheese and spinach mixture. A sprinkle of Parmesan tops the stuffed peppers before they bake alongside the tomatoes at 425°F for 25-30 minutes, achieving a lightly browned, bubbly finish.
The finished peppers can be served over grains like rice, orzo, or quinoa, making a wholesome meal or side. Garnishes of fresh parsley or basil add a bright herbal note. This recipe balances creamy cheese with fresh vegetables and mild sweetness from roasted tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 TB vegetable oil divided
- 3/4 c onion diced
- 3 c baby spinach chopped - about 6 oz, chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 yellow bell pepper cut in half, seeds removed
- 1 1/2 c ricotta cheese part-skim
- 6 TB Parmesan Cheese grated
- 10 oz grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, container
For the Garnish
- Parmesan Cheese grated
- parsley or basil, fresh flat leaf
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Place tomatoes in a 9x13 pan and drizzle with ½ tablespoon olive oil. Salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat remaining 1½ tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until translucent and soft. Add the garlic and spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix ricotta and Parmesan together. Add in the spinach mixture and stuff into peppers. Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese and arrange in the pan with the tomatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Garnish with more Parmesan and some fresh parsley or basil.
- Serve over rice, orzo, or quinoa.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 225mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 546mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3045IU | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 133.9mg | 149% |
| Calcium | 323mg | 32% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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