Ingredient Vegetable Pepper Stuffed Pepper Spanakopita Stuffed Peppers 4.9 (13) 11 Reviews 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. By Adam Dolge Adam Dolge See More Adam Dolge is an award-winning journalist, writer and recipe developer. He is the author and food photographer for the blog The Real Recipes, where he shares recipes inspired by his experience working for food magazines and professional test kitchens. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 28, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 35 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 stuffed peppers Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb High-Calcium Bone Health Nut-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. 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 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 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. 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. Bake until the peppers are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September 2019 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 210 Calories 14g Fat 11g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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.