Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers: A Colorful Flavor Burst!
Colorful, fresh, and bursting with flavor! These Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers are a healthy and delicious meal option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large red bell peppers
- 180g quinoa + 480ml water
- 1 onion + 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 grated zucchini + 1 diced tomato
- 100g crumbled feta cheese + 1 tbsp olive oil
- Spices: cumin, paprika, salt, pepper
- Fresh herbs + lemon juice for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa in water until fully absorbed.
- In a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, zucchini, and tomato in olive oil.
- Mix the sautéed vegetables with quinoa, feta, and spices.
- Cut the peppers in half, remove the seeds, and fill with the mixture.
- Bake for 35 minutes at 180°C (350°F), then broil for 5 minutes until lightly golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and a drizzle of lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with a side salad or pita bread.
- Add black olives for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- Tastes even better the next day served cold!
- Use tricolor quinoa for a vibrant presentation.
- Drizzle with a bit of honey to balance the lemon acidity.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 10g