Tasty Tuesday~Ricotta Spinach Stuffed Peppers

Ricotta Spinach Stuffed Peppers

 

 Recipe by LilLuna.com

 

 

Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Peppers - onions, garlic, spinach, seasoning, ricotta and parmesan cheese, and a grain of your choice stuffed in a bell pepper! The perfect entree for Meatless Monday or a dinner with vegetarian friends!

Author: Garnish & Glaze

Recipe type: Main Dish

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil, divided
• ¾ cup diced onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 cups packed fresh baby spinach, chopped (about 6 ounces)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 2 yellow bell peppers, cut in half, seeds removed
• 1½ cups ricotta, part-skim
• 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
• 10 ounces container grape or cherry tomatoes

For the Garnish:

• Parmesan cheese, grated
• Fresh flat parsley or basil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425.
2. Place tomatoes in a 9x13 pan and drizzle with ½ tablespoon olive oil. Salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Heat remaining 1½ tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until translucent and soft. Add the garlic and spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Mix ricotta and Parmesan together. Add in the spinach mixture and stuff into peppers. Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese and arrange in the pan with the tomatoes.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Garnish with more Parmesan and some fresh parsley or basil.
6. Serve over rice, orzo, or quinoa.