Creamy Stuffed Peppers
These creamy stuffed peppers are so sneaky! Why?? Because the source of the creaminess comes from protein-packed ricotta cheese! If you're following the 21 Day Fix nutritional plan, this is music to your ears! You get rich flavor without sacrificing!
Creamy Stuffed Peppers
21 Day Fix container fulfillment for 1 pepper:
1 RED
1 GREEN
1/2 BLUE
Ingredients:
- 6 large bell peppers of varying colors
- 1 lb turkey sausage
- 15 oz container ricotta cheese (about 1-1/2 c)
- 1 c spinach, chopped
- ½ c shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ t garlic powder
- ¼ t crushed red pepper
- Himalayan salt & fresh ground pepper
- Shredded mozzarella to top
Instructions:
Brown turkey sausage over medium-high heat until cooked through. Drain the excess fat and transfer meat to a medium mixing bowl. Add the ricotta and mix thoroughly to coat. Add the raw spinach to the mixture along with the Parmesan and seasonings.
Cut the tops off of the bell peppers, dump out the seeds, then reach inside and carefully tear out the ribs. I love using this tool to get a nice, even cut. It makes the job faster and easier!
Spray the inside of your crock-pot insert with Pam with Olive Oil and place the peppers inside. It will be a tight squeeze!
Spoon the mixture into the peppers, splitting it evenly between the six of them. Add 1/4 cup of water to the bottom of the crock-pot and set on HIGH for 2-1/2 - 3 hours.
Top with mozzarella cheese and replace the lid for 5-10 min just to melt the cheese.
ENJOY!
