Herby Ricotta Stuffed Peppers
A delightful dish featuring creamy ricotta cheese and fresh herbs stuffed into sweet bell peppers, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff each pepper with the ricotta mixture, packing it in gently.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
Leftover stuffed peppers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can also be enjoyed cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, ricotta, herbs, vegetarian, gluten-free
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