Foolproof Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers are a popular dish in many cuisines around the world, with variations ranging from meat-filled to vegetarian. They are a great way to enjoy the flavors of bell peppers while incorporating other delicious ingredients.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Foolproof Stuffed Peppers

Cooking Method: Baking, Sauteeing Cuisine: American, Mediterranean Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 piece Bell peppers
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 can Tomatoes
• 1 cup Spinach
• 1 cup Feta cheese
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
3. In a saucepan, cook quinoa according to package instructions.
4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
5. Add tomatoes, spinach, cooked quinoa, feta cheese, salt, black pepper, paprika, and fresh parsley to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes.
6. Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture and place them in a baking dish.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the peppers are tender.
8. Let the stuffed peppers rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 10g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.