Peppers Stuffed With Spiced Cheese

Photo: flickr user faeryboots

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, finely chopped

2 teaspoons ground coriander

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 small tomato, chopped

1/2 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as thyme, basil, cilantro and mint)

1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese

1 teaspoon salt

4 mediums bell peppers (green and red yellow and/or purple)

1 sprig fresh herbs, for garnish

Preparation

In medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add coriander and cumin and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add tomato and herbs and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in ricotta cheese and salt.

Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is lightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Fill each pepper half with a generous portion of cheese. Transfer to baking sheet. Bake until peppers are tender and filling is heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.

To serve, cut stuffed peppers in half lengthwise again. Garnish with sprigs of fresh herbs.

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When entertaining, I like to make a platter of these delectable stuffed peppers using various colors (green, red, yellow and purple) for a beautiful presentation.