Mushroom & Pesto Stuffed Peppers Recipe Packs a Punch of Flavor
This cheesy vegetarian main is delicious and nutritious — and preps in just 20 minutes
I love stuffed peppers. They’re like little packages of hearty, savory goodness. But sometimes I crave a healthier version of the dish that’s not made with meat. That was the inspiration for this vegetarian mushroom & pesto stuffed peppers recipe. The mushrooms in the dish are so meaty you won’t even miss the real meat, and the cheesy filling topped with basil pesto is a creamy, dreamy festival of flavor. Honestly, it’s that good! And it’s super quick to make, too. In just 20 minutes this meal is ready to pop into the oven, where it cooks up into luscious goodness.
This mushroom & pesto stuffed peppers recipe is also easy on your budget — you can make it for just $1.26 per serving. And because it’s a one-skillet supper, cleanup is a breeze, making it a perfect (and perfectly delicious) weeknight dinner. Give it a try and let us know what you think.
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 5 oz. baby bella mushrooms, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 8 mini sweet peppers, halved lengthwise, seeded
- 3 Tbs. store-bought basil pesto sauce
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
PrintHeat oven to 400°F. In ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and 1⁄4 tsp. salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned, 6–7 min. Using slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to bowl; cool.
Wipe skillet clean. In medium bowl, stir Italian seasoning, pepper and remaining 1⁄4 tsp. salt into ricotta until blended; fold in mushrooms.
Dividing evenly, fill pepper halves with ricotta mixture; arrange in same skillet. Spread each pepper half with 1⁄2 tsp. basil pesto. Sprinkle mozzarella over each. Bake until peppers are hot and mozzarella has melted, about 20 min. If desired, garnish with fresh oregano or small basil leaves.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 21 gram
- Saturated Fat: 9 gram
- Protein: 14 gram
- Carbohydrate: 9 gram
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 51 mg
- Sugar: 3 gram
- Sodium: 553 mg
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