Ricotta and Bacon 🥓 Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe Idea

 

Ricotta and Bacon 🥓 Stuffed Mini Peppers

Makes 4 servings (9 pepper halves = 1 serving)

Per serving:

1/2 lean

1 1/2 greens

1 1/2 condiments

Ingredients:

1 pound assorted mini peppers, about 18 mini peppers

2/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

4 slices turkey bacon

2 Tbsp fresh basil chopped

2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1/4 tsp salt ~optional

1/8 tsp pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook turkey bacon and chop into very small pieces. Set aside. Cut peppers in half lengthwise, removing seeds and ribs. Place on a baking sheet and set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, egg, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, turkey bacon, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Fill peppers with the cheese mixture. Bake for 18 to 20 min or until ricotta is set and cheese is melted.