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Stuffed Peppers with Blistered Tomatoes Recipe

Stuffed Peppers with Blistered Tomatoes Recipe
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Vegetarian Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Peppers with Blistered Tomatoes is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the freshness of spinach and the creaminess of ricotta, all stuffed inside sweet bell peppers and roasted with juicy tomatoes.

Ingredients

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For the Stuffed Peppers:

  • 2 tablespoons oil (divided)
  • 3/4 cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach (chopped)
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 2 yellow bell peppers (cut in half, seeds removed)
  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta (part-skim)
  • 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated)

For the Blistered Tomatoes:

  • 10 ounces container grape or cherry tomatoes
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • Fresh flat parsley or basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425.

    Place tomatoes in a 9×13 pan and drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Salt and pepper. Set aside.

  2. Heat remaining 1 1/2 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.

    Garnish with more Parmesan and some fresh parsley or basil.

  5. Serve over rice, orzo, or quinoa.

Notes

  • You can customize the filling with additional herbs or spices to suit your taste.
  • Feel free to add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for some heat.
  • These stuffed peppers also make great leftovers for lunch the next day!

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Keywords: stuffed peppers, vegetarian, spinach, ricotta, tomatoes, easy recipe

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