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Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Total Time1 hour
Servings: 10 peppers

Ingredients

  • 10 bell peppers
  • 2 cups cooked lentils 1/2 cup uncooked
  • 1 and 1/2 cups cooked quinoa* 1/2 cup uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 10 ounce bags baby spinach
  • 1 14.5 ounce can of fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 6 ounces feta cheese
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease the bottom of a large baking dish with one tablespoon of oil. Slice the tops of of each pepper and remove the core. Arrange the peppers upright in the baking dish and set aside. I had to use a 9 x 13” and an 8 x 8” to fit all of them.
  • Warm the other tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the garlic and onion for several minutes, until the onion is translucent. Add the spinach and cover with a lid so that it cooks down, checking every few minutes and stirring. You might have to do this part in stages depending on how big your skillet is.
  • Once the spinach is wilted, drain the can of diced tomatoes and then add them to the skillet. Stir to combine and then remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils and quinoa, herbs, salt & pepper, and the sautéed vegetables. Stir in the feta and mix until everything is mixed well. If needed, add more herbs or seasoning to cater to your preferences.
  • Spoon the mixture into each pepper half until you have used all of the filling. Cover the baking dish with tinfoil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with herbs or sprinkle with parmesan cheese and enjoy!

Notes

*Click here for instructions on how to cook quinoa
Nutrition Facts are for one stuffed bell pepper