Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers
- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 35 Min
Bell peppers take center-stage in our healthier-for-you Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers. Each bell pepper is stuffed with just the right amount of cheesy goodness and Italian seasoning to leave you feeling down-right satisfied.
What You'll Need
- 1 cup cooked whole grain rice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 green bell peppers
- 1/4 cup water
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine rice, onion, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and black pepper; mix well.
- Cut off bell pepper tops and remove seeds. Evenly spoon rice mixture into each bell pepper and place in an 8- x 8-inch square baking dish. Add water to baking dish and cover.
- Bake 25 minutes, uncover, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese, and bake 8 to 10 more minutes, or until peppers are fork-tender.