Ultimate Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
A vibrant and healthy vegetarian dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with fluffy quinoa, briny olives, creamy feta, and fresh herbs. This recipe is quick to prepare and bake, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color), halved and seeded
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped olives, crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, fresh mint, olive oil, and minced garlic.
- Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to your liking.
- Spoon the quinoa mixture evenly into the halved bell peppers, filling them generously.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any color of bell peppers you prefer.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like chopped tomatoes or spinach to the filling.
- For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese or use a vegan feta alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: Approximately 200-250 calories (will vary based on ingredients)
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies
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