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Cheesy Broccoli Rice Stuffed Peppers

Tender bell peppers filled with fluffy rice, broccoli, and melted cheese, baked to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Stuffed Peppers
  • 4 bell peppers any color
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1.5 cups broccoli florets finely chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds. Par-bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and broccoli, cook until tender.
  4. Mix rice, broccoli mixture, cheddar cheese, milk, and seasonings.
  5. Stuff peppers with rice mixture and top with mozzarella.
  6. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and peppers are tender.

Notes

Customize with spices or add-ins like lentils or chickpeas.