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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

These healthy quinoa stuffed peppers are easy to make. Delicious and vegetarian they're made with just 8 ingredients. A perfect weeknight meal!
Course Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine International
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 197kcal
Author Neil

Equipment

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