Name: Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 bell peppers (any color); 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 10 oz. chopped spinach (I used frozen spinach that I thawed and drained); 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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If you’re looking for a meatless option for dinner look no further!

These stuffed peppers are filled with spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and sauteed onions and garlic.

You can use whatever colored pepper you like – red, orange, yellow, or green.

I bought a three-pack of peppers from Kroger. It included one red, yellow, and orange pepper. The three-pack was cheaper than buying 2 single peppers.

That left me with one bell pepper I could cut into slices for a snack.

The Ingredients

Bell Peppers: These are high in vitamins and antioxidants plus they’re low in calories. They’re perfect for a healthy diet.

They’re also 0 points with Weight Watchers.

Spinach: I bought frozen spinach that I let thaw and then drained it.

It’s another nutritious vegetable that’s low in calories. Besides being rich in nutrients it’s also high in fiber.

Ricotta Cheese: To help keep the points low I used part skim ricotta cheese. Using this instead of whole ricotta cheese helped save 6 points.

Mozzarella Cheese: Just like with the ricotta cheese I used part skim mozzarella cheese. It still tastes great and melts just like regular mozzarella cheese.

Onions: I used a yellow onion which helped to give the recipe a ton of flavor.

Garlic: I used two fresh garlic cloves that I minced.

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How to Make Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Peppers

Add the chopped onion to a nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray.

While the onions cooked I cut the peppers in half and removed the seeds. Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and add the peppers.

Add the minced garlic to the onions and cook for 1 minute.

Next, add the (thawed and drained) spinach to the onions. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese. Also add the salt and pepper.

Stuff each shell with the spinach/ricotta mixture.

Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese mixture is heated through and the peppers are slightly golden on top.

Serving Suggestions

I like to serve these peppers with a side of rice, brown or white rice will work.

A low point salad is also a great option.

Prep Time:10

Cook Time:25

Total Time:35

Ingredients

2 bell peppers (any color)
1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
10 oz. chopped spinach (I used frozen spinach that I thawed and drained)
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Add the onion to a nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray. Let the onions cook for 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic during the last minute.
While the onions cook cut the peppers in half and remove the seeds and white parts. Add the peppers to the baking dish.
Add the thawed and drained spinach to the onions. Stir to combine and let cook for 1 minute.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the ricotta and mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper.
Stuff the peppers with the spinach and ricotta mixture.
Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese mixture is heated through and the top of the peppers are slightly golden.

Notes

NUTRITION INFORMATION

1 of 4 servings (9 net carbs per serving)

172 calories, 8 g total fat, 4 g saturated fat, 356 mg sodium, 10 g total carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 6 g sugar (myfitnesspal.com)

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Chicken Stuffed Peppers

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