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Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Delicious and healthy vegan stuffed peppers with a Mediterranean twist.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 Bell Peppers any color
  • 1 cup Cooked Quinoa
  • 1 cup Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, olive oil, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture.
  5. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the peppers are tender.
  7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to lightly brown the tops.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Stuffed Peppers, Vegan
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