Description
Mushroom Stuffed Bell Peppers are a delicious and comforting dish that combines vibrant bell peppers with a savory filling of sautéed mushrooms, herbs, and spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, these colorful delights are not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor. Easy to customize with your favorite ingredients, they promise a satisfying meal that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms (button or cremini), chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried basil or oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds. Place them upright in a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until browned.
- Stir in cooked rice, season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Mix well.
- Fill each pepper with the mushroom mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender. Remove foil for the last 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg