Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
4 serves
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Calories
652 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
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Transform your ordinary peppers with this delicious recipe for quinoa stuffed peppers. Aromatic, filling and very healthy too.
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Ingredients
- ⅔ cup quinoa white
- ⅔ cup quinoa red
- 500 ml chicken stock
- 1 red onion diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon mint finely chopped
- ¾ cup dried cranberries can substitute with raisins
- ½ cup raw cashews roughly chopped (can substitute with pine nuts)
- 2 tablespoon molasses pomegranate
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 150 g feta cheese crumbled, can substitute with goats cheese
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 4 bell peppers medium-sized, sliced in half lengthways, cleaned, deseeded and white pith removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under some cold water until the water runs clear. Place the rinsed quinoa into a pot along with the chicken stock. Allow the mixture to come to a boil, bring it to a simmer and cook for approx. 15 mins until the chicken stock has been absorbed. Set aside.
- Fry the onion in the olive oil until it becomes soft and translucent for approx 5 mins. Allow to cool completely before using.
- Preheat your oven to 180 deg C. In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, fried onion, herbs, cranberries, cashews, molasses, cinnamon, seasoning and feta cheese.
- Lay the cut peppers on a baking tray and stuff each half with the quinoa mixture, ensuring there is a little height. Drizzle a little olive oil over the peppers and bake in for 45 mins – 1 hour, until the peppers have are tender and cooked through.
- Allow to cool slightly and serve garnished with some chopped parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute rice (arborio or long-grain works great) for the quinoa.
- Cooking time may take up to 1 hour. Check the peppers towards the end, so they don’t burn.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
652kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
84g
(28%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4serves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 652 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 652kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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