Description
Delicious and vibrant stuffed peppers filled with creamy ricotta and fresh herbs, offering a nutritious and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Bell Peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup Chopped Fresh Herbs (basil, parsley, thyme)
- 2 Minced Garlic Cloves
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash the bell peppers, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove seeds and membranes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped herbs, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper; mix until well incorporated.
- Spoon the ricotta mixture into each pepper half and press gently to pack the filling.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
You can use cauliflower rice for a low-carb version or vegan cheese for a plant-based option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper half
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
