Description
Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and nutritious dish that brings vibrant colors and flavors to your dinner table. These stuffed bell peppers are filled with a creamy blend of spinach, ricotta, and Parmesan, making them not only visually appealing but also satisfying for any meal. Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or an impressive dish for entertaining guests, these stuffed peppers are easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. Plus, they make for excellent leftovers or meal prep options. Enjoy this wholesome recipe that’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 oz frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained)
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs (optional)
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each bell pepper in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic until fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, ricotta, egg, Parmesan, breadcrumbs (if using), Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Add the sautéed onion and garlic.
- Generously stuff each pepper half with the filling mixture and place them upright in a baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 25 minutes; remove foil in the last 10 minutes to brown tops.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg