Ingredients:
- 4 bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Place bell pepper halves on a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix quinoa, tomatoes, olives, olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff peppers with quinoa mixture and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are an easy weeknight meal that are filled with flavors like garlic, oregano, tomatoes, and feta cheese. These peppers are a healthy vegetarian meal that’s loaded with protein thanks to the quinoa.
It’s rich in vitamins, minerals, plant compounds, and antioxidants. Quinoa is gluten-free, may help lower blood sugar levels, and aid weight loss. If you want to increase the nutrient content of your diet, replacing other grains like rice or wheat with quinoa may be a good start.
