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Roasted Ricotta Stuffed Bell Peppers

Roasted Ricotta Stuffed Bell Peppers

This easy vegetarian meal is perfect for Meatless Monday, or any night of the week!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 2

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet or baking dish
  • 1 mixing bowl

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 Bell peppers, halved, seeds removed I like using a combination of peppers
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Ricotta Filling for 2 Peppers

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese or farmer's cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • pinch red chili flakes
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp Fresh basil for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the peppers on a baking sheet. Drizzle both sides with olive oil.
  • Roast the peppers for 15 minutes.
  • Mix all of the ingredients for the filling together in a bowl until fully incorporated and creamy.
  • Fill the peppers.
  • Bake the stuffed bell peppers for an additional 30 minutes until the tops are golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  • Top with fresh basil when serving.
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