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Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe

Super easy spinach ricotta Stuffed Peppers are full cheesy goodness. They are perfect for meatless Monday or dinner with vegetarian friends!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 297 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 TB vegetable oil divided
  • 3/4 c diced onion
  • 3 c chopped baby spinach chopped - about 6 oz
  • salt and pepper to taste to taste
  • 2 yellow bell peppers cut in half, seeds removed
  • 1 1/2 c ricotta part-skim
  • 6 TB Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 10 oz container grape or cherry tomatoes
For the Garnish
  • Parmesan Cheese grated
  • fresh flat parsley or basil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425.
  2. Place tomatoes in a 9x13 pan and drizzle with ½ tablespoon olive oil. Salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Garnish with more Parmesan and some fresh parsley or basil.
  6. Serve over rice, orzo, or quinoa.

Nutrition Information

Calories 297kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 225mg (9%) Potassium 546mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 3045IU (61%) Vitamin C 133.9mg (149%) Calcium 323mg (32%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297

% 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.