Herby Ricotta Stuffed Peppers
These herby ricotta stuffed peppers are a creamy and flavorful side dish perfect for any occasion. This Italian recipe highlights fresh herbs and cheese, making it a delightful vegetarian option among Bell Pepper Recipes and Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes, Side Dishes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian, Diabetic, Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers any color
- 1 Tbsp olive oil 15 mL
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 15-oz tub ricotta cheese 425 g
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan 56 g
- ½ cup sliced green onions about 4 green onions
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 handful chopped flat-leaf parsley aka Italian parsley
- 1 tsp each dried rosemary dried thyme fennel seed and salt roughly smash the fennel seeds to release their flavor
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F 204°C.
- Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and ribs. Brush with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes until softened.
- Microwave spinach until wilted and chop roughly.
- Mix spinach with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, green onions, basil, parsley, dried herbs, salt, pepper, and eggs.
- Fill peppers evenly with the ricotta mixture.
- Mix breadcrumbs and oil and sprinkle over filled peppers.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F 176°C and bake peppers for 30 minutes.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes if tops are not golden brown.
Notes
- Storage: These peppers are best eaten the day of but leftovers will keep in the fridge sealed for up to 4 days
- To reheat, pop them in the oven until heated through
- Can I add more protein to these? Yes you can add crispy tofu or chickpeas to the mixture for additional protein
- Can I use gluten-free bread crumbs? Yup these will work just fine for this recipe! Can I use frozen spinach? Yes just be sure to thaw it completely and squeeze as much moisture out as possible before mixing with everything else
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 386 kcal
- Sugar: 3.5 g
- Sodium: 1047 mg
- Fat: 22.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.3 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 24.5 g
- Cholesterol: 139 mg
Find it online: https://www.amgroyal.com/tuscan-ricotta-stuffed-peppers/