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Tuscan Ricotta Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Tuscan Ricotta Stuffed Peppers

These Tuscan Ricotta Stuffed Peppers are a delightful combination of creamy ricotta, fresh herbs, and tender bell peppers. Perfect for a hearty vegetarian meal!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Pepper
  • 4 bell peppers any color, halved lengthwise
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil 15 mL
Filling
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 15-oz tub ricotta cheese 425 g
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated parmesan 56 g
  • ½ cup sliced green onions about 4 green onions
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 handful chopped flat-leaf parsley aka Italian parsley
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp fennel seed roughly smashed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 large eggs
Topping
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tbsp oil

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Cut 4 bell peppers in half lengthwise, removing seeds and ribs. Set peppers cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush all over with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until they begin to soften. When finished, drain the water out of each pepper and reduce oven temperature to 350°F (176°C).
  2. Meanwhile, microwave 4 cups fresh spinach for 15 to 30 seconds, or until wilted down. Roughly chop, then combine it in a large bowl with all remaining Filling ingredients.
  3. Fill peppers evenly with the ricotta mixture.
  4. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup breadcrumbs and 1 Tbsp oil. Sprinkle this evenly over the peppers.
  5. Return peppers to oven and bake for 30 minutes. If the tops aren't golden brown at this point, turn on the broiler and let them brown, watching closely until they're done (it won't take more than a minute or two!)

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or add some cooked quinoa or rice to the filling for extra texture and flavor.