Mushroom Stuffed Bell Peppers
Mushroom Stuffed Bell Peppers are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of bell peppers with a savory filling of mushrooms, rice, and cheese. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is easy to prepare and highly customizable, ensuring a satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup fresh button mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add chopped mushrooms and cook until tender.
- In a bowl, mix the mushroom mixture with cooked rice and half of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds. Place them upright in the baking dish.
- Generously stuff each pepper with the filling and top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (200g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg