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Herby Ricotta Stuffed Peppers

Delicious bell peppers filled with a creamy herbed ricotta mixture, baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Stuffed Peppers
  • 4 pieces Bell Peppers Any color, tops cut off and seeds removed
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Fresh or store-bought
  • 1 cup Spinach Chopped, fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Basil Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For drizzling

Method
 

Prepare the Peppers
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
  2. Place the peppers upright in a baking dish.
Make the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, grated Parmesan, basil, parsley, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Stuff the Peppers
  1. Spoon the ricotta mixture into each bell pepper until they are filled to the top.
  2. Drizzle olive oil over the stuffed peppers.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the tops are slightly golden.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Feel free to add other herbs or spices to the ricotta mixture for additional flavor.

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