Description
Herby Ricotta Stuffed Peppers are a vibrant and delicious dish that combines creamy ricotta cheese with fresh herbs and spices, all nestled in tender bell peppers. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or as an impressive side at gatherings, these stuffed peppers are not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tub (15 oz) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, green onions)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Cut the bell peppers in half, remove seeds, and place them cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes or until slightly softened.
- Microwave spinach for 15-30 seconds until wilted. Chop and mix in a bowl with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, eggs, breadcrumbs, and seasonings.
- Remove baked peppers from the oven and lower temperature to 350°F (176°C). Fill each pepper with the ricotta mixture.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs mixed with oil on top of each pepper and return to the oven. Bake for another 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg