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Ricotta and Herb Stuffed Soft-Baked Peppers

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 half a pepper per serving
Course: Soft Foods Stage
Cuisine: Bariatric Friendly
Calories: 165
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bell peppers, halved and deseeded
  • 200g (7/8 cup) ricotta cheese
  • 50g (1/2 cup) grated mozzarella
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 190C (375F / gas mark 5).
  2. Place the pepper halves cut-side up in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes to begin softening.
  4. Mix the ricotta, half the mozzarella and the herbs together in a bowl.
  5. Spoon the ricotta mixture into the softened pepper halves and top with the remaining mozzarella.
  6. Return to the oven for 18-20 minutes until the peppers are completely soft and the filling is golden.