Herby Ricotta Stuffed Peppers
A delightful blend of creamy ricotta and fresh herbs, stuffed into vibrant bell peppers for a beautiful and delicious dish.
- 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 (red, yellow, or orange)
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- Combine ricotta, parmesan, basil, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the ricotta mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Make-ahead tip: Prepare filling a day in advance. Can be frozen and grilled for a smoky flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, ricotta, vegetarian, Italian cuisine, summer recipe
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