Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
These colorful bell peppers are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of quinoa, vegetables, and spices.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Cheese (optional) - 1/2 cup, shredded
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Spinach - 1 cup, chopped
- Tomato - 1 medium, diced
- Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 medium, diced
- Quinoa - 1 cup, cooked
- Bell peppers - 4 large
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
- Add zucchini, tomato, and spinach to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in cooked quinoa, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the stuffed peppers.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese (if added).
- Serve the quinoa stuffed bell peppers hot and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 6g