Description
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ricotta is a delicious and healthy dish that combines creamy ricotta cheese with nutritious quinoa, all baked in vibrant bell peppers.
Ingredients
- 2 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cooked quinoa, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and basil (if using). Mix until well combined.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the ricotta mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Pour the marinara sauce over the top of each pepper.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let the peppers cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the ricotta mixture.
- You can also substitute the quinoa with cooked rice or couscous for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg