Stuffed Vegetable Skillet
A colorful and nutritious Stuffed Vegetable Skillet featuring bell peppers, zucchini, and tomatoes filled with a hearty mixture of rice, herbs, and cheese—perfect for a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and scooped
- 2 large tomatoes, tops cut and insides scooped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Stir in cooked rice, feta, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well and remove from heat.
- Stuff the prepared bell peppers, zucchini, and tomatoes with the rice mixture.
- Place stuffed vegetables in a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until vegetables are tender and cheese is melted and golden.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use quinoa or couscous instead of rice.
- Add chickpeas or lentils for extra protein.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed vegetable assortment
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: stuffed vegetables, vegetarian skillet, baked veggies, healthy dinner, Mediterranean recipe