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Stuffed Vegetables with Quinoa and Chickpeas

These vibrant stuffed vegetables filled with quinoa, chickpeas, and fresh herbs make for a wholesome, satisfying vegetarian meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large bell peppers red, yellow, or green
  • 1 cup quinoa cooked
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, parsley, tomato sauce, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture, pressing gently to pack the filling in.
  5. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
  6. Remove from the oven and serve hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSodium: 380mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

These stuffed vegetables can be served with a side of couscous or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
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