Description
Delicious and customizable stuffed bell peppers filled with a hearty mixture of grains and protein, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Bell Peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 lb Ground Meat or Plant-Based Protein (beef, turkey, chicken, lentils, or quinoa)
- 1 cup Rice or Quinoa
- 1 cup Cheese (mozzarella or sharp cheddar)
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 small Onion, diced
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Olive Oil for sautéing
- Aluminum Foil (for baking)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the bell peppers by slicing off the tops and scooping out the seeds.
- Cook the filling in a skillet with olive oil, onions, and garlic until fragrant.
- Mix in the chosen protein, and cook until browned.
- Stir in the rice or quinoa, diced tomatoes, herbs, and seasonings.
- Stuff each pepper with the filling mixture, adding cheese on top.
- Bake in a dish for 30–40 minutes or until peppers are softened and cheese is golden.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Customize with different fillings or sauces; perfect for potlucks and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, bell peppers, vegetarian recipe, family dinner, meal prep