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Herby Ricotta Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Herby Ricotta Stuffed Peppers Recipe
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These Herby Ricotta Stuffed Peppers are a flavorful dish inspired by Tuscan cuisine, featuring a blend of fresh herbs, creamy ricotta, and savory parmesan. With a prep time of 20 minutes and a cook time of 40 minutes, they are an easy-to-make side dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients

Peppers

  • 4 bell peppers, any color
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil (15 mL)

Filling

  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 15-oz tub ricotta cheese (425 g)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan (56 g)
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions (about 4 green onions)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 handful chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tsp each dried rosemary, dried thyme, fennel seed, and salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 large eggs

Topping

  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tbsp oil

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds and ribs, place cut side up on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake for 20 minutes. Drain water from peppers and reduce oven temperature to 350°F (176°C).
  2. Mix: Microwave spinach until wilted, chop, and combine in a bowl with Filling ingredients.
  3. Stuff: Fill peppers with ricotta mixture.
  4. Topping: Combine breadcrumbs and oil, sprinkle over peppers.
  5. Bake: Bake stuffed peppers for 30 minutes. If tops aren’t golden, broil briefly.

Notes

  • Storage: Best eaten same day, leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven.
  • Additional Protein: Add crispy tofu or chickpeas for more protein.
  • Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free bread crumbs.
  • Frozen Spinach: Thaw completely, squeeze out moisture before using.

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