Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, Parmesan, spinach, garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each pepper with the ricotta mixture.
- Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender and filling is golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can add cooked quinoa or pine nuts to the filling for extra texture.
- Use different colored peppers for a vibrant presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg