By Veronique Eichler
Spanakopita Stuffed Peppers
These stuffed bell peppers have a filling inspired by the Greek spinach pie, spanakopita, but you don't have to worry about working with phyllo, so they're great for an easy vegetarian dinner.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:32:09 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
23
Low
Glycemic Load
3
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories213 kcal (11%)
Total Fat14.8 g (21%)
Carbs12.2 g (5%)
Sugars4.8 g (5%)
Protein10.5 g (21%)
Sodium437.2 mg (22%)
Fiber3.9 g (14%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
divided
¼ cupshallot
chopped
1 x 11 ouncebaby spinach
package
2 teaspoonsfresh dill
chopped
2 teaspoonsfresh parsley
chopped
1clove garlic
grated
¼ teaspoonground pepper
½ cuppart-skim ricotta cheese
6 tablespoonscrumbled feta cheese
2 x 8 ouncesred bell peppers
cut in half lengthwise and seeded
¼ teaspoonsalt
4 tablespoonsshredded mozzarella cheese
part-skim low-moisture, divided
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 1 minute. Add spinach in batches and cook, stirring, until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in dill, parsley, garlic and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Transfer the spinach mixture to a large mixing bowl. Stir in ricotta and feta.
Step 3
Rub bell peppers with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with salt. Divide the spinach mixture among the peppers and top each with 1 tablespoon mozzarella. Place in an 8-inch-square baking dish.
Step 4
Bake until the peppers are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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