Herby Ricotta Stuffed Peppers (Print-Friendly Recipe)

Creamy ricotta and herb mixture fills tender baked bell peppers for a vibrant, savory dish in under an hour.

# Ingredients List:

→ Peppers

01 - 4 bell peppers, any color
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 mL)

→ Filling

03 - 4 cups fresh spinach
04 - 1 tub ricotta cheese (15 oz / 425 g)
05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (approximately 56 g)
07 - ½ cup sliced green onions (about 4 green onions)
08 - ½ cup chopped fresh basil
09 - 1 handful chopped flat-leaf parsley (Italian parsley)
10 - 1 teaspoon each dried rosemary, dried thyme, crushed fennel seed, and salt
11 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
12 - 2 large eggs

→ Topping

13 - ½ cup breadcrumbs
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Slice the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and ribs. Place them cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush all sides with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes until slightly softened. Drain any released water from peppers and reduce oven temperature to 350°F (176°C).
02 - Microwave fresh spinach for 15 to 30 seconds until wilted. Roughly chop the spinach, then combine it with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, green onions, basil, parsley, dried herbs, salt, pepper, and eggs in a large bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
03 - Evenly distribute the ricotta mixture among the pre-baked pepper halves, stuffing each generously.
04 - In a small bowl, blend breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the stuffed peppers.
05 - Return the peppers to the oven and bake at 350°F (176°C) for 30 minutes. If toppings are not golden brown, broil for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.

# Extra Information:

01 - Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven until warmed through.
02 - For extra protein, consider adding crispy tofu or chickpeas to the filling.
03 - Gluten-free breadcrumbs can be used as a substitute without affecting the recipe.
04 - If using frozen spinach, thaw completely and squeeze out excess moisture before mixing.

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