Vegetable and Cheese Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa and Rice

These Vegetable and Cheese Stuffed Peppers are a vibrant and hearty dish that combines nutritious quinoa and rice with a medley of colorful vegetables and melted cheese. Perfect for a comforting meal, they are both satisfying and packed with flavor.

Vegetable and Cheese Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa and Rice
45 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
American
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Bell Peppers - 2 large (any color)
  • Cooked Quinoa - 1/2 cup
  • Cooked Rice - 1/2 cup
  • Zucchini - 1 small, diced
  • Carrot - 1 medium, diced
  • Red Onion - 1/2 small, diced
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Cherry Tomatoes - 1/2 cup, halved
  • Olive Oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Shredded Mozzarella Cheese - 1/2 cup
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Italian Seasoning - 1 teaspoon
  • Fresh Basil - 1 tablespoon, chopped

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them upright in a baking dish.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced zucchini, carrot, and red onion, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  4. Add minced garlic and cherry tomatoes to the skillet, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cooked rice, sautéed vegetables, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
  6. Stuff each bell pepper with the quinoa and rice mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
  7. Top each stuffed pepper with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.
  8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. Garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Carbs: 50 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.
  • High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

Tags

AmericanKosherMain Dish