Description
A delightful and nutritious dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with herbed ricotta cheese, bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Bell Peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (basil, parsley, oregano)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped herbs, minced garlic, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Generously spoon the ricotta mixture into each hollowed pepper.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until peppers are tender and filling is golden.
Notes
For a lighter option, use reduced-fat ricotta. You can also mix in cooked quinoa or brown rice for added fiber.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, ricotta cheese, vegetarian, healthy recipe, easy dinner
