Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
2020-05-25- Cuisine: American
- Course: Side Dish
- Skill Level: Moderate
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- Servings: 2
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 25m
- Ready In: 40m
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Quinoa stuffed peppers.This is one of my favorite vegetarian recipes.Bell peppers stuffed with cooked quinoa and vegetables.Very easy and healthy!
Ingredients
- 2 bell peppers,cored,seeded,tops removed and reserved
- 2 cups(500 g) cooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves,peeled and finely chopped
- half of small onion,peeled and finely chopped
- 1 cup(250 g) kale,finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts
- 6 cherry tomatoes,chopped
- 1/4 cup(60 g) finely chopped cilantro
- 1 celery stalk,finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400ºF(199ºC).
Step 2
Line baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange pepper tops and bottom. Cook in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Step 3
In medium-size pan,combine 1 tablespoon olive oil,thyme,garlic,onion and kale. Cook over medium-high heat until kale is tender(3-4 minutes).
Step 4
Turn heat off,add white wine vinegar and seasoning. Stir well and set mixture aside.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl,combine cooked quinoa,walnuts,chopped tomatoes,cilantro and celery. Mix well;add kale mixture and stir well.
Step 6
Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil,balsamic vinegar. Stir well and add salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 7
Stuff each pepper with quinoa mixture and cover with reserved tops. Serve quinoa stuffed peppers warm.