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Italian-Style Stuffed Peppers

Foodie Loves Fitness
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Servings 8
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 red bell peppers tops removed, seeded and cored
  • 1 1/2 cups whole grain instant brown rice uncooked
  • 1 cup San Marzano tomatoes cherry or vine ripe will work too
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs Italian-style
  • 1 1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 1/4 yellow onion
  • 1 TSP Italian seasoning
  • Cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Dice zucchini and tomatoes, chop basil and mince onion.
  • Cook rice according to directions, also adding zucchini into the pot when you add the rice.
  • Once done cooking, place in a large mixing bowl. Add parmesan, 1 cup of the mozzarella, onion, tomatoes, 1/4 cup plus 2 TBSP of the bread crumbs, basil and Italian seasoning, and mix to combine well.
  • Place the red peppers on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Spoon the rice mixture evenly into each pepper. Top with remaining mozzarella and bread crumbs.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 350 until cheese is bubbly and the peppers are tender, around 25 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 2g
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