Spanakopita Stuffed Peppers

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These stuffed bell peppers have a filling inspired by the Greek spinach pie, spanakopita, but you don't have to worry about working with phyllo, so they're great for an easy vegetarian dinner.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 stuffed peppers
  • These vegetarian stuffed peppers offer a delightful twist on the classic Greek spinach pie.
  • Each serving is high in protein, thanks to ricotta, feta and mozzarella cheeses.
  • Dill and parsley bring fresh, bright flavors to the dish.
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • ¼ cup chopped shallot

  • 1 (11 ounce) package baby spinach

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 clove garlic, grated

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese

  • 6 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

  • 2 red bell peppers (about 8 ounces each), cut in half lengthwise and seeded

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 4 tablespoons shredded part-skim low-moisture mozzarella cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 1 minute. Add spinach in batches and cook, stirring, until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in dill, parsley, garlic and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Transfer the spinach mixture to a large mixing bowl. Stir in ricotta and feta.

  3. Rub bell peppers with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with salt. Divide the spinach mixture among the peppers and top each with 1 tablespoon mozzarella. Place in an 8-inch-square baking dish.

  4. Bake until the peppers are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

    Spanakopita Stuffed Peppers
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

210 Calories
14g Fat
11g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 stuffed pepper
Calories 210
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 10g 20%
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Vitamin A 7206IU 144%
Vitamin C 100mg 111%
Folate 42mcg 11%
Sodium 416mg 18%
Calcium 287mg 22%
Iron 3mg 18%
Magnesium 74mg 18%
Potassium 229mg 5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.