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Cheesy Rice Stuffed Peppers

Baked cheesy rice stuffed peppers on a plate.

Fill 'Sweet Stuff' peppers with a comforting combo of rice and cheeses. Be sure to sprinkle in freshly picked parsley!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 6 'Sweet Stuff' peppers
  • Extra black pepper (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, grated parmesan, cooked brown rice, chopped parsley, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine and set aside.
  2. Cut the tops off 6 'Sweet Stuff' peppers and scoop out seeds and membranes.
  3. Fill tbe peppers generously with rice mixture and bake at 350 degrees F for 45-60 minutes or until browned and the pepper looks just softened. Garnish with extra black pepper.