07/03/2024
Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients:
4 large bell peppers (any color)
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 small red onion, diced
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa, feta cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, chickpeas, garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture and place them in a baking dish.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes until peppers are tender.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.