Description
A quick and easy recipe for roasted stuffed bell peppers, perfect for beginners. This customizable dish combines tender bell peppers with a hearty filling of rice, vegetables, and optional protein. Great for weeknight dinners or meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, green, yellow, or orange)
- 1 cup cooked rice (or quinoa for a gluten-free option)
- 1 lb ground meat (optional, turkey, beef, or chicken)
- 1 cup diced vegetables (e.g., onions, zucchini, tomatoes)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (or vegan alternative)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Bell Peppers
- Wash and slice the tops off the peppers.
- Remove seeds and membranes, and coat the outsides lightly with olive oil.
Cook the Filling
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground meat (if using) and cook until browned.
- Stir in rice, diced vegetables, and seasonings.
Stuff the Peppers
- Fill each pepper with the prepared mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, if desired.
Roast the Peppers
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange peppers upright in a baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Substitute rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- For softer peppers, blanch them in boiling water for 2–3 minutes before stuffing.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Stuffed bell peppers, roasted peppers, beginner stuffed peppers, quick dinner recipe, healthy stuffed bell peppers