Description
Brighten up your meal with stuffed bell peppers featuring Mozzarella and Parmesan as the perfect Gruyere alternatives.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1/2 pound ground turkey or beef
- 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds. Set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the ground meat with onions, salt, and pepper until browned. Stir in rice, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning.
- Spoon the mixture into the peppers, pressing lightly to fill them. Top each with Mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Place the peppers in the baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Choose Your Colors: Red, yellow, and orange peppers are sweeter, while green peppers have a slightly bitter taste. Pick your favorite!
- Make It Vegetarian: Swap the ground meat for sautéed mushrooms or lentils for a plant-based option.
- Add Extra Flavor: Sprinkle fresh basil or parsley over the peppers before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: ~280 kcal
- Sugar: ~5g
- Sodium: ~600mg
- Fat: ~12g
- Saturated Fat: ~5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~6g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~22g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Protein: ~20g
- Cholesterol: ~50mg