Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the peppers with the cheese mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is golden.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, omit the mozzarella or substitute with a vegan cheese. Serve warm garnished with extra basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 36mg