Description
Colorful, satisfying stuffed bell peppers filled with savory ground meat or a vegetarian mix, tender rice, and melted cheese, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 lb (450 g) ground meat or plant protein
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- Salt and spices to taste
- 1/2–1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and halve and seed the bell peppers.
- Blanch the peppers in boiling water for 3–4 minutes, then shock in ice water.
- In a skillet, brown the ground meat or plant protein with aromatics, then add cooked rice, tomato sauce, salt, and spices, simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Stuff the peppers with the filling and place them upright in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30–35 minutes; uncover, add shredded cheese, and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until melted.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, try using a hearty legume and corn mix. Tenting with foil prevents the tops from drying out.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg