Tuscan Ricotta Stuffed Peppers: An Easy Familys Favorite Recipe
A delightful recipe featuring sweet peppers stuffed with creamy ricotta, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, Parmesan, quinoa, egg, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Stuff the mixture into the peppers.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and pour marinara sauce over them.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the peppers are tender.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some sautéed onions and garlic into the filling.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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