Recipe: BellPeppa Quinoa-Stuffed Blast

Ingredients:

– 4 large bell peppers (any color), tops removed and seeds removed
– 1 cup quinoa
– 1 small onion, finely diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup spinach, chopped
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon cumin
– 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Optional Extra

Ingredients:

– 1/4 cup sliced olives
– 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as basil or parsley)

Preparation & Cooking Time:

– Prep time: 20 minutes
– Cooking time: 30 minutes
– Total time: 50 minutes

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
3. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
4. Add the cherry tomatoes, spinach, paprika, cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes start to soften and spinach wilts.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with the tomato mixture. Mix well.
6. Fill each bell pepper with the quinoa stuffing mixture. Place them in a baking dish, standing upright.
7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
8. Remove the foil and sprinkle the grated Cheddar cheese over the stuffed peppers. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Equipment Needed:

– Large pot
– Pan
– Baking dish
– Foil

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

– Calories: 250
– Fat: 9g
– Carbohydrates: 34g
– Protein: 9g
– Fiber: 7g

Enjoy these bell pepper beauties packed with flavorful quinoa stuffing. The BellPeppa Quinoa-Stuffed Blast will surely tantalize your taste buds while keeping you healthy and satisfied!