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Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Peppers by Millie Peartree

6
Points®
Total Time
58 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
38 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
This cross between stuffed peppers and stuffed shells is a cheesy, filling vegetarian meal. If your peppers won’t sit flat, cut a thin slice off of the back of each pepper half. While the peppers roast, toss together some salad greens and whichever fresh chopped veggies you have on hand. Enjoy with a light vinaigrette or a drizzle of your favorite flavor vinegar.

Ingredients

Bell pepper

3 item(s), large, orange, red, or yellow, cut in half, seeded

Olive oil

1½ Tbsp

Uncooked onion

½ small, finely chopped

Cherry tomatoes

2 cup(s), or grape tomatoes

Mushrooms

8 oz, finely chopped

Baby spinach

4 cup(s), roughly chopped

Garlic clove

4 clove(s), finely chopped

Kosher salt

1 tsp

Black pepper

¼ tsp

Crushed red pepper flakes

¼ tsp, optional

Part skim ricotta cheese

1½ cup(s)

Grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup(s), divided

Egg

1 item(s), large

Italian seasoning

½ tsp

Basil

2 Tbsp, or parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425℉. Place pepper halves, cut side up, in a small roasting pan or glass baking dish.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and mushrooms; saute until tender, mashing tomatoes with a wooden spoon about 5 minutes. Add spinach; cook, stirring a few times, until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant. 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, 6 tbsp Parmesan, egg, and Italian seasoning. Add onion mixture; stir to combine.
  4. Evenly divide ricotta mixture (about ½ cup each) between pepper halves; sprinkle each with ½ tbsp remaining Parmesan. Bake until peppers are tender and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Garnish parsley or basil; serve.
  5. Serving size: 1 pepper half

Notes

Bronx Chef Millie Peartree started cooking at a very young age, inspired by her mother and her time growing up in the southern United States. Millie is well-known for her famous restaurant but she is also a successful baker and caterer.

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