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Stuffed peppers in a white pan with tomatoes
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Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

An easy vegetarian stuffed peppers recipe with spinach and ricotta. This low carb version of my favorite spinach and ricotta stuffed shells recipe also makes a great meal prep recipe!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ricotta, Spinach, Stuffed peppers
Servings: 8 stuffed peppers
Calories: 334kcal
Author: Jordan

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 4 bell peppers, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
  • 25 ounces ricotta cheese, drained*
  • 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
  • 1 lemon, zest
  • parmesan cheese, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Add cherry tomatoes, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper to a 9 x 11 inch oven safe baking dish. Toss them in the pan to combine. Place peppers in the pan and bake for 10 minutes.*
  • While the tomatoes and peppers are cooking, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté spinach, garlic, and onions until spinach has wilted. Drain the spinach well (I like to use a fine mesh strainer) and set aside in a mixing bowl.
  • Add ricotta, red pepper flakes, egg, basil, and lemon zest to the mixing bowl with the spinach and mix until fully combined.
  • Remove the peppers from the oven and stuff with the spinach and ricotta mixture. Top each pepper with about half a tablespoon of shredded parmesan cheese.
  • Place the stuffed peppers in the oven and bake for about 5 minutes, just until the cheese on top has melted and the peppers are warm all the way through. Don't bake them too long or they will become watery inside!

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Notes

  • To drain the ricotta, line a fine mesh sieve with cheesecloth and push out any excess liquid.*
  • If you want more of a charred look and taste, broil the tomatoes and peppers for about 3-4 minutes before stuffing them instead of baking for 10 minutes.
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Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2665IU | Vitamin C: 8.5mg | Calcium: 391mg | Iron: 1.6mg