Farmhouse Fresh Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe for Meatless Monday by Terri Kendrick

If you’re looking for a hearty vegetarian meal that’s quick and easy to make, these stuffed bell peppers may be just what you’re looking for. The colorful healthy bell peppers are cut in half and baked, and then filled with egg and cheese and popped back in the oven. It’s just that easy! (Read about the health benefits of bell peppers.)

To make this easy stuffed pepper recipe you will need just a few simple, healthy ingredients. Here is your short shopping list: bell peppers, olive oil, salt, black pepper, eggs, cheddar cheese and optional dried cilantro for serving.

These tasty vegetarian stuffed peppers make a healthy lunch, brunch, breakfast or dinner and whatever’s leftover keeps well in the fridge to heat up and gobble up the next day! Meatless Monday never tasted so good!

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 (half a pepper each)

Ingredients

• 2 bell peppers, any color
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (divided)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon dried cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Helpful Products

• Dried Cilantro
• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Salt and Pepper
• Baking Dishes
• Baking Sheet
• Spatula
• Grater
• Airtight Containers
• 13x9-inch Baking Pan
• Pepper Grinder

Recipe Notes

• After baking, try to keep the pepper halves level so that when you crack the egg, it doesn’t run out.

• Add spices like garlic or red pepper for extra flavor.

• Diced onion is another good addition.

• Use any kind of cheese you like.

Here’s how to make it:

• Cut bell peppers in half and remove the ribs and seeds.
  
• Place the peppers on a greased baking sheet, cut side up. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with half of the salt and pepper. In a preheated 400-degree F oven, bake the peppers for 15 minutes. They will start to brown around the edges.
  
• Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully crack 1 egg into each pepper half. Keep the halves as level as possible so the egg doesn’t spill onto the pan.
  
• Season with the remaining salt and pepper and then top with a sprinkle of cheese.
  
• Bake until the egg whites are set, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.
  

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 162

Total Fat: 10.9g

Saturated Fat: 3.4g

Cholesterol: 193mg

Sodium: 260mg

Total Carbohydrate: 9g

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g

Total Sugars: 3.5g

Protein: 9.1g

Vitamin D: 18mcg

Calcium: 104mg

Iron: 3mg

Potassium: 264mg

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