Cheese-Stuffed Bell Peppers

Cheese-Stuffed Bell Peppers

Baked bell peppers filled with seasoned tomato rice, mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh parsley.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 200°C.

  2. Step 2

    Combine the rice and vegetable broth in the saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and cook on low heat.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 300.0 ml Vegetable Broth, 150.0 gr White Rice

    Cookware: saucepan

  3. Step 3

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice stand, covered.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: saucepan

  4. Step 4

    Arrange the pepper halves cut-side up in the baking dish. Cover with foil and bake until they begin to soften, then remove them from the oven.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 4.0 piece Bell Pepper

    Cookware: aluminum foil, baking dish, Chef Knife, cutting board

  5. Step 5

    Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Olive Oil, 150.0 gr Onion

    Cookware: skillet, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Add the garlic and Italian seasoning and stir until fragrant.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Garlic, 2.0 gr Italian Seasoning

    Cookware: skillet, wooden spoon

  7. Step 7

    Add the tomato, salt, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens slightly.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Canned Tomato, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 5.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: skillet, wooden spoon

  8. Step 8

    Remove the skillet from the heat. Fold in the cooked rice, parsley, Parmesan, and most of the mozzarella.

    Ingredients used: 175.0 gr Mozzarella, 45.0 gr Parmesan Cheese, 15.0 gr Parsley

    Cookware: skillet, wooden spoon

  9. Step 9

    Fill the pepper halves with the rice mixture and top with the remaining mozzarella. Bake uncovered until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

    Timer: 20 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 50.0 gr Mozzarella

    Cookware: baking dish

  10. Step 10

    Let the stuffed peppers rest before serving.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: moderate

Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and reheat them to 74°C before eating.

Risk factors

  • Cooked rice can support bacterial growth if held at room temperature for an extended period.
  • The cheese filling and baking dish retain heat after baking.