Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring sweet bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of spinach, feta cheese, and quinoa or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Herbs (like oregano or basil) for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked quinoa or rice, spinach mixture, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Consider adding spices like cumin for warmth or topping with mozzarella for a cheesier flavor. Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg