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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Transform your ordinary peppers with this delicious recipe for quinoa stuffed peppers. Aromatic, filling and very healthy too.

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 652 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Fry the onion in the olive oil until it becomes soft and translucent for approx 5 mins. Allow to cool completely before using.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.