Vegetarian Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Looking for a delicious and healthy vegetarian meal? These Vegetarian Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Peppers are packed with flavor and nutrients, making them a perfect weeknight dinner. They’re also incredibly versatile – you can easily customize the filling with your favorite vegetables and herbs.

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Why you’ll love this recipe:

• Vegetarian and nutritious: A great source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
• Flavorful: The combination of earthy mushrooms, savory spinach, and aromatic herbs creates a delicious taste.
• Easy to make: Simple ingredients and straightforward instructions make this recipe accessible to cooks of all skill levels.
• Customizable: Easily adapt the filling to your liking by adding different vegetables, cheeses, or spices.

Ingredients:

• 4 bell peppers (any color)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 5 ounces fresh spinach
• 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme) to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Add mushrooms and cook until softened and browned, about 8 minutes.
4. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and stir in cooked rice or quinoa, vegetable broth, Parmesan cheese (if using), salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
6. Spoon the filling into the bell pepper halves.
7. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until peppers are tender.
8. Let cool slightly before serving.

Tips and Variations:

• Add a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese during the last few minutes of baking for a cheesy topping.
• Use different types of mushrooms, such as cremini or shiitake, for a more complex flavor.
• Include other vegetables like zucchini, carrots, or bell peppers in the filling.
• For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a vegan Parmesan substitute.
• Spice it up with a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Enjoy your delicious and healthy Vegetarian Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Peppers! Don’t forget to share this recipe with your friends and family.

Ingredients:
4 bell peppers (any color), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced, 5 ounces fresh spinach, 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa, 1/2 cup vegetable broth, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional), Salt and pepper to taste, Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme) to taste

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