Cheesy Spinach and White Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa

Make an easy vegetarian meal packed with flavor using our Cheesy Spinach and White Bean Stuffed Peppers. Our stuffed bell peppers recipe is a delicious way to support gut health, featuring fiber-rich ingredients like spinach, quinoa, cannellini beans, and more. The ricotta and mozzarella deliver creamy and gooey textures—not to mention protein. Want to feel fuller longer? This meal is a satisfying addition to your health goals while still enjoying the comforting flavors of stuffed bell peppers. 

The secret to perfect and flavorful stuffed peppers is a quick precook to soften them slightly and bring out their natural sweetness. Pair them with simple sides like a fresh green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. To avoid watery stuffed peppers, use cooked quinoa and drain ingredients like beans thoroughly. In the oven, they take anywhere from 20 – 45 minutes to achieve tender perfection with a golden, cheesy top—Keep reading to discover the exact steps to make this crowd-pleasing recipe flawless every time!

Ingredients:

• 3 cups frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk, ricotta cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 (15-ounche) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cooked white quinoa
• 2 tablespoons basil leaf, plus more for garnish
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, finely grated
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 medium red bell pepper, tops removed, seeded (green and yellow work too)
  
  

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place spinach in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out any excess moisture. Mix spinach, ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, beans, quinoa, basil, garlic, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl until combined. 
  

• Place peppers, cut-side-up, in a 9×9-inch baking dish. Spoon bean mixture into each pepper and top evenly with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  

• Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake until peppers are tender, about 20 to 35 minutes.
  Mix until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
• Uncover and bake until cheese is bubbling and light golden-brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Top with additional basil and serve.