Pimientos del Piquillo Rellenos

Pimientos del Piquillo Rellenos are delicious roasted piquillo peppers stuffed with a creamy mixture of goat cheese and spinach, offering a perfect blend of flavors. This vegetarian dish is not only vibrant in color but also rich in nutrients, making it an ideal Spanish lunch option.

Ingredients

• Piquillo peppers - 6 pieces (about 200g)
• Fresh spinach - 100g
• Goat cheese - 100g
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Pine nuts - 30g
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
3. Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before mixing in the goat cheese, pine nuts, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
5. Gently stuff each piquillo pepper with the spinach and goat cheese mixture, ensuring they are filled but not overstuffed.
6. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and drizzle with a little extra olive oil.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes until heated through and slightly golden on top.
8. Serve warm, garnished with additional pine nuts if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from spinach, supporting immune function.
• Goat cheese provides a good source of calcium and protein, contributing to bone health.

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