Looking for a healthy and flavorful dish for your next meal? Try this Greek-style quinoa stuffed peppers recipe! Packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, this dish is not only tasty but also highly nutritious.
Ingredients:
- 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place the halved bell peppers in a baking dish and set aside.
- In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the quinoa and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is fully cooked.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, parsley, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Spoon the quinoa mixture into each halved bell pepper until they are full.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve these Greek-style quinoa stuffed peppers as a main dish or a side dish. They are perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal that will keep you energized throughout the day.
