Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Dietary
dairy-free
,
gluten-free
,
vegan
,
vegetarian
Recipe Bundle
April 2020
Meal Course
Dinner
Servings
2
Servings
2
Ingredients
1
tbsp
coconut oil
2
cups
quinoa
, measure when cooked
1/2
cup
canned chickpeas
, drained and rinsed
1/2
tsp
garlic powder
1/2
tsp
onion powder
2
tbsp
chives
, chopped
2
bell peppers
2
tbsp
shredded mozzarella cheese
Serve with tahini lime sauce
(see recipe below)
Tahini Lime Sauce
1/4
cup
tahini
1/2
lime
, juiced
Pinch of sea salt & pepper
Instructions
Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Next, preheat a large skillet over medium heat with coconut oil.
Add the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, garlic powder, onion powder, and chives and saute for 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
Remove the tops and stems of the bell peppers as well as the membranes and seeds.
Scoop the quinoa mixture into the bell peppers and sprinkle with cheese.
Place the bell peppers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese starts to melt.
Make the sauce by mixing all the ingredients together in a bowl and whisk well.
Serve the stuffed bell peppers with tahini lime sauce and enjoy!
Optional: You can add ground turkey to the quinoa mixture for added protein if desired!