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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Vegetarian Dinner

    Healthy Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

    Published: Sep 6, 2022 · Updated: Sep 5, 2022 by Neil 10 Comments

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    These healthy quinoa stuffed peppers are easy to make. Delicious and vegetarian they're made with just 8 ingredients. A perfect weeknight meal!

    Healthy quinoa stuffed peppers in a white dish. One with the top off. Salt and pepper cellars to the side and a bowl of salad in the background.

    These healthy quinoa stuffed peppers are filling, stuffed with protein and accompanied by a side salad they make for a really easy dinner.

    For this quinoa stuffed peppers recipe I adapted my popular vegetatian couscous stuffed peppers recipe to make this gluten free alternative.

    The result is a delicious recipe that's both low in calories and low in fat too.

    Although I make this hearty recipe for dinner mostly they also make a great appetiser / entrée.

    When I've served them before the main meal I generally cut them in half so my guests have room for their main course!

    Birds eye view of 4 quinoa stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Two with their tops off showing quinoa filling.

    The great thing about stuffed peppers is that they are completely versatile too.

    They make a great make ahead meal.

    You can easily prepare the filling before hand, fill the peppers and pop them in the fridge until ready to bake in your oven.

    To make these into vegan stuffed peppers just substitute the feta cheese with a vegan friendly cheese.

    And if you're not bothered about stuffed pepper recipes that are vegetarian or vegan then feel free to add some ground turkey or ground beef into the mixture.

    These healthy quinoa stuffed peppers also freeze really well either pre-cooked or cooked. See FAQ's below for more details.

    Close up of healthy quinoa stuffed peppers showing fillings.

    If you're looking for easy weeknight dinners these stuffed peppers are nearly a complete meal in themselves.

    They're a great recipe if you're someone who prefers to meal prep at the weekends.

    Minimum fuss, minimum effort that's the kind of recipes that I prefer!

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • Step By Step Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • FAQ's
    • Other Quinoa Recipes For You To Try
    • 📋 Healthy Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Recipe
    • Nutrition Label
    • Rate The Recipe

    Ingredients

    All the ingredients for quinoa stuffed peppers laid out on a table.
    • Uncooked Quinoa
    • Vegetable Stock / Vegetable Broth
    • Red Bell Peppers
    • Frozen Sweetcorn
    • Tomatoes
    • Spring Onions
    • Feta Cheese
    • Paprika
    • Freshly Ground Salt And Pepper

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Step By Step Instructions

    Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make these quinoa stuffed bell peppers:

    Cooked quinoa in a saucepan.

    Step 1

    • Preheat oven.
    • Cook quinoa in a small saucepan in the stock.
    Drained cooked quinoa in a small bowl.

    Step 1 cont.

    • Drain and place quinoa in a small bowl.
    Drained quinoa in a small bowl mixed with rest of stuffed peppers ingredients.

    Step 2

    • Add rest of ingredients to quinoa. Stir and season.
    Four red bell peppers stuffed into quinoa mixture in greased baking dish ready to go into the oven.

    Step 3

    • Spoon quinoa mixture into each red pepper. Place in greased baking dish. Replace the tops.
    4 cooked quinoa stuffed peppers in baking dish with tops on.

    Step 4

    • Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes (depending on your oven, cooking times may vary).
    Cooked quinoa stuffed peppers ready to serve. Salt and pepper cellars to the left and a salad in the background.

    Substitutions

    • Uncooked Quinoa - brown rice or bulgur wheat also works for this recipe.
    • Vegetable Stock - you can use chicken stock / chicken broth if you're not bothered about the recipe being vegetarian.
    • Red Bell Peppers - green bell peppers will also work.
    • Frozen Sweetcorn - frozen peas will also work.
    • Tomatoes - you can use tinned tomatoes but fresh chopped tomato is best.
    • Spring Onions - sauté onion if you want to use ordinary onion.
    • Feta Cheese - use a vegan substitute cheese to make this recipe vegan.
    • Paprika - chili powder or a pinch of red pepper flakes are great too.
    • Freshly Ground Salt And Pepper

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    FAQ's

    Are Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Healthy?

    Yes. These quinoa stuffed peppers are only 197 calories each. They're low in fat, loaded with vitamin C and have plenty of healthy protein too.

    Do I Need To Cover The Stuffed Peppers When Baking?

    No. There is no need to cover the peppers as they will cook perfectly well uncovered.

    Can I Make Stuffed Peppers Ahead?

    Yes. You can prepare the filling and keep it in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days in the fridge. You can fill the peppers before cooking and keep them in your fridge for 2 to 3 days, or freeze them. You can also cook the stuffed peppers, allow them to cool and then freeze them. Just make sure they're defrosted completely before reheating.

    What To Serve With The Peppers?

    As the peppers are quite filling I just serve with a light salad. You could also serve with a potato salad or cherry tomato salad.

    Other Quinoa Recipes For You To Try

    Quinoa Chilli
    Quinoa chilli. Delicious and easy to make. This healthy vegan chilli is stuffed full of vegetable goodness and even meat eaters won't know the difference!
    Check out this recipe
    Quinoa chilli in a large casserole pot with a serving spoon in. Salt and pepper cellars in the background.
    Quick Quinoa Salad
    Quick quinoa salad. This healthy and delicious salad is perfect as a packed lunch or time saving dinner. It's so easy to make and packed with flavour!
    Check out this recipe
    A white bowl of quick quinoa salad with a serving spoon in. Two tomatoes and a lemon in the background.
    Feta and Lemon Quinoa Salad
    Packed full of nutritional goodness this low cost feta and lemon quinoa salad is quick and easy to prepare.
    Check out this recipe
    Feta and lemon quinoa salad is a deliciously fresh tasting gluten free vegetarian healthy lunch option. Packed full of nutritional goodness this low cost salad is quick and easy to prepare. The classic Mediterranean flavours, brought to life with a zingy lemon vinaigrette.
    Healthy quinoa stuffed peppers in a white dish. One with the top off. Salt and pepper cellars to the side and a bowl of salad in the background.
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    📋 Healthy Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Recipe

    These healthy quinoa stuffed peppers are easy to make. Delicious and vegetarian they're made with just 8 ingredients. A perfect weeknight meal!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Dinner
    Cuisine: International
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 197kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Pasta dish
    • Saucepans
    • Kitchen scale
    • Measuring jug
    • Sieve
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Pyrex mixing glass bowl
    • Measuring spoons

    Ingredients

    • 100 g uncooked quinoa rinsed and drained
    • 250 ml vegetable stock
    • 4 red peppers tops sliced off and insides removed
    • 100 g frozen sweetcorn
    • 2 to matoes diced
    • 2 spring onions chopped
    • 80 g feta cheese cubed
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • Freshly ground salt and black pepper
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 180C Fan. Place the quinoa in a saucepan with the vegetable stock. Cook, simmering for about 15 minutes until soft. Drain and place it in a small bowl still warm.
    • Add the frozen sweetcorn, tomatoes, spring onions, feta cheese and paprika and stir well together. Season to taste.
    • Spoon the quinoa mixture into each red pepper and replace the tops.
    • Place on a lightly greased baking dish (I use spray oil for this) and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 442mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1331IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutrition Label

    Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.

    Nutrition Facts
    📋 Healthy Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 197 Calories from Fat 45
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5g8%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 11mg4%
    Sodium 442mg19%
    Potassium 494mg14%
    Carbohydrates 31g10%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 10g20%
    Vitamin A 1331IU27%
    Vitamin C 82mg99%
    Calcium 32mg3%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Rate The Recipe

    If you’ve made these healthy quinoa stuffed peppers, or any other recipes on Neil's Healthy Meals, then please let me know.

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. angiesrecipes

      September 06, 2022 at 4:28 am

      5 stars
      I always love stuffed veggies, esp. peppers. This would make a lovely weekday meal, Neil.
      angiesrecipes

      Reply
      • Neil

        September 06, 2022 at 5:43 am

        Thank you Angie. Yes I'll do anything to make dinner nice and simple and these stuffed peppers are perfect for that! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Chef Mimi

      September 07, 2022 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      Very nice! And one could also include some Italian sausage…

      Reply
      • Neil

        September 07, 2022 at 6:36 pm

        Absolutely Mimi. These are very versatile.

        Reply
    3. Raymund | angsarap.net

      September 08, 2022 at 12:16 am

      5 stars
      Nice and handy meal, very nice recipe indeed, I love my meat to I might add a bit of mince on my adapted version of your recipe 😉

      Reply
      • Neil

        September 08, 2022 at 5:53 am

        Thanks Raymund. I love it when people adapt my recipes to their own tastes. That's what cooking is all about to me! 🙂

        Reply
    4. David @ Spiced

      September 09, 2022 at 12:37 pm

      5 stars
      I do love stuffed peppers! Not only are they visually attractive, but they're fun to eat, too. And I've been saying I want to cook more with quinoa - I have a container in the pantry that keeps looking at me! What a great healthy meal...perfect for weeknights!

      Reply
      • Neil

        September 10, 2022 at 6:50 am

        These stuffed peppers are really easy to make David. Plus they're completely versatile too. That quinoa you have would be ideal to use up with this recipe!

        Reply
    5. sherry M

      September 25, 2022 at 10:23 am

      5 stars
      i used to make these with anchovies in the stuffing. Delish!

      Reply
      • Neil

        September 25, 2022 at 4:19 pm

        Oh that's a good idea Sherry. I would have to try that when my other half isn't around that as she hated anchovies. Ha ha! Thanks for your comment and I hope you are well! 🙂

        Reply

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