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High Protein Beef Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Peppers Delight!

High Protein Beef Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Peppers
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A delicious and nutritious dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, spinach, and ricotta cheese, perfect for a high-protein meal.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High Protein

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned.
  4. Add chopped spinach, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook until spinach is wilted.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in ricotta cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese.
  6. Stuff the bell peppers with the beef and cheese mixture.
  7. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
  9. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the stuffing for extra nutrition.
  • These stuffed peppers can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
  • For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes to the filling.

Nutrition

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