Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken) – optional
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, combine ground meat (if using), cooked rice or quinoa, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through.
- Stuff each pepper with the filling until full.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove the foil during the last five minutes for a golden top.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg