Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
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, mozzarella, garlic, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each pepper with the cheese mixture.
- Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- You can add cooked quinoa or spinach to the stuffing for extra nutrition.
- Serve with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg