Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Bell peppers stuffed with a savory quinoa mix.
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Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers (medium, any color)
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup black olives (sliced)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Method
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook quinoa in water until fluffy.
- 3
Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds.
- 4
Mix quinoa, feta, tomatoes, olives, onion, olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Stuff peppers with quinoa mixture.
- 6
Place in baking dish and cover with foil.
- 7
Bake for 30 minutes until peppers are tender.
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