Description
Stuffed Bell Peppers are a colorful and nutritious dish that combines vibrant bell peppers with a savory filling, making them perfect for any meal. This easy recipe allows for endless customization, whether you prefer meat or a vegetarian option. Bursting with flavor, these stuffed peppers are not only visually appealing but also satisfying, ensuring that even picky eaters will be asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey (or beans for vegetarian)
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked; drain fat.
- Stir in the cooked rice and diced tomatoes until heated through.
- Fill each pepper with the mixture and place upright in the baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes; remove foil for the last 5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
Customize your stuffing by adding spices like cumin or herbs like basil for extra flavor.
For a vegetarian option, substitute meat with black beans or lentils.
Leftover stuffing can be used in tacos or as a salad topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper (220g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg