Description
Ricotta Stuffed Peppers A Flavorful and Nutritious Dish
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color): The base for stuffing.
- 1 cup ricotta cheese: For creaminess.
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (or rice): For heartiness.
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese: For flavor.
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach: For added nutrition.
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped): For flavor.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder: For seasoning.
- Salt and pepper: To taste.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil: For drizzling.
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices): For the sauce.
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano: For flavor.
- Salt and pepper: To taste.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them upright in a baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cooked quinoa, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped spinach, fresh basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Generously fill each bell pepper with the ricotta mixture, pressing down gently to pack the filling.
- In a small saucepan, combine the diced tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Heat over medium heat until warmed through.
- Pour the tomato sauce (if using) into the bottom of the baking dish around the stuffed peppers.
- Drizzle the tops of the stuffed peppers with olive oil.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Ricotta Stuffed Peppers, Flavorful, Nutritious, Italian