Ricotta Stuffed Red Peppers Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese, finely grated
1 green onion, green part only, finely chopped
salt
pepper
12 red piquillo peppers , roasted and dry (other red will do)
1/2 cup basil leaves, fresh
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 tbsp water
3 tbsp olive oil
2 summer squash, thinly sliced into rounds
2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

Directions:

In large bowl, with wire whisk, beat ricotta until smooth and fluffy. Gently stir in Pecorino, onion, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer filling to resealable plastic bag.
Snip 1/2-inch hole in 1 corner of bag. Into opening of 1 pepper, squeeze filling until pepper is full. Repeat with remaining peppers and filling. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to overnight.
In food processor, with knife blade attached, pulse basil, parsley, water, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper until herbs are finely chopped. With machine running, add oil in steady stream; process until mixture forms a smooth puree. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to overnight.
To serve, on large serving platter, arrange squash; place stuffed peppers on top. Stir sauce and spoon over peppers. Garnish with pine nuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	330.93 Kcal (1386 kJ)
Calories from fat	247.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.47g	42%
Cholesterol	53.04mg	18%
Sodium	357.3mg	15%
Potassium	177.24mg	4%
Total Carbs	4.04g	1%
Sugars	0.39g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.51g	6%
Protein	15.08g	30%
Vitamin C	49.9mg	83%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	269.2mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	148.29 Kcal (621 kJ)
Calories from fat	110.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.31g	42%
Cholesterol	23.77mg	18%
Sodium	160.1mg	15%
Potassium	79.42mg	4%
Total Carbs	1.81g	1%
Sugars	0.18g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.68g	6%
Protein	6.76g	30%
Vitamin C	22.4mg	83%
Iron	0.8mg	10%
Calcium	120.6mg	27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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