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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 34 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350
A colorful and nutritious dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with a savory quinoa and vegetable filling.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 3 pieces red bell peppers (small)
  • 3 pieces green bell peppers (small)
  • 3 pieces yellow bell peppers (small)
  • 200 g uncooked quinoa (soaked in lightly salted water for 2 hours)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cube vegetable stock (or 4 cups of pre-made veggie stock)
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (finely diced)
  • 1 medium carrot (finely diced)
  • 1 stick celery (finely diced)
  • 1 large garlic clove (diced)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seed powder
  • 1 pinch black pepper (good pinch)
  • 1 handful dried cranberries (chopped roughly)
  • 1 handful roasted hazelnuts or almonds (chopped roughly)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 250 g yoghurt (unsweetened, full-fat)
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped spring onions or chives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vegetable stock powder (can grate or chop a stock cube)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon yellow or Dijon mustard dressing

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 220 C / 425 F.
  • Prepare the peppers by cutting off the tops and removing the cores. Reserve 2 tops for the filling.
  • Brush the peppers with olive oil and roast for 22 minutes.
  • Cook quinoa with water and vegetable stock for 12 minutes, then strain and set aside.
  • Sauté onions, carrot, celery, and reserved bell pepper tops in olive oil, then mix with quinoa.
  • Fill peppers with quinoa mixture and roast for an additional 10-12 minutes.

Notes

Serve with a dollop of yogurt ranch and garnish with herbs.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Keyword: Quinoa