Description
Stuffed bell peppers are a flavorful and nutritious dish. They are filled with a savory mixture of rice, vegetables, and protein, then baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 lb ground beef or plant-based protein
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion and garlic.
- Add ground beef or protein and cook until browned.
- Stir in rice, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Fill each bell pepper with the mixture.
- Place in a baking dish and top with cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender.
Notes
- Replace rice with quinoa for a gluten-free option.
- Add herbs like parsley or basil for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg