Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
Calories 340kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice, raw
- 12 each bell pepper, mini
- 2 cup spinach
- 1 cup spaghetti or marinara sauce
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, ground
Instructions
- Cook rice and cut and clean peppers. Preheat oven to 350* F and line a large baking sheet with foil.
- In a large skillet on medium high heat, combine rice, chopped spinach, marinara sauce, 1/2 cup mozzarella, cottage cheese, parmesan, and seasonings. Simmer for a few minutes, until spinach is wilted and cheese is melted.
- Stuff peppers with rice mixture and then top with pinches of mozzarella cheese (about 1/4 cup total). Place on lined baking sheet.
- Bake for ten minutes or so, or until cheese is melted and peppers are softened.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 722mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g