Side dishe for 4
Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Peppers
Rice, spinach, garlic, herbs, and cheeses fill halved peppers before baking until tender and bubbling.
Typical price
$5.41for 4 servings
$1.35 per serving$5.41 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 33 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetSide dishes
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $0.26Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 5 oz | $1.75Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.53Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.41 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rice
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 bell peppers
- fresh parsley to garnish (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F.
- Combine the rice, water, and oil in a saucepan, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cook the garlic and spinach in a skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Stir the cooked rice, spinach, basil, red pepper flakes, oregano, mozzarella, feta, salt, and pepper together.
- Halve the peppers, remove the seeds, and place them cut side up in an 8-inch baking dish.
- Fill the peppers with the rice mixture and bake for 15 minutes, until tender and the cheese bubbles.
Swaps
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
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