This quinoa stuffed bell pepper recipe is the tastiest — and shockingly easy to make. A quinoa stuffing, seasoned with parsley, lemon, shallots, red pepper, and oregano fits perfectly into roasted halved bell peppers.
First, your roast the bell peppers in the oven for about 30 minutes. Then, create your stuffing by simply stirring all cooked ingredients together. Spoon the stuffing into the peppers, and you’ve created a beautiful and tasty appetizer.
This recipe is great for a dinner party appetizer or a party hors d’oeuvres. Plus, it’s vegetarian, making it appealing to all types of guests.
6
servings10
minutes35
minutes300
kcalThis Mediterranean style appetizer is a delicious way to enjoy your freshly harvested bell peppers. Quinoa, seasoned with a touch of lemon and a bit of parsley makes a tasty stuffing for roasted peppers.
6 bell peppers
1 cup quinoa
4 garlic cloves
1 cup chopped shallots
1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp chopped parsley
3/4 cup chopped shelled pistachios
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
2 Tbsp lemon juice
Lemon zest from 1/2 lemon rind
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Feta cheese crumbles, if desired
To store these stuffed bell peppers, place in an airtight container and put in the refrigerator. Because of the lack of meat, they will store pretty well — up to two weeks — but we still recommend eating your leftovers within 5-6 days.
Pro tip: Before storing, coat the outside of the roasted pepper with olive oil. This will extend the life of your pepper and make them tastier when you go to reheat.
If you’re hosting a party, you’ll need other hors d’oeuvres (and a signature cocktail, obviously). Stick with the Mediterranean theme and create this divine herby garlic flatbread. Serve it with an herb hummus — because there’s truly nothing better than flatbread and a dip. Don’t forget your star cocktail! This garden inspired sparkling gin and tonic recipe is a beautiful companion for the Mediterranean themed night.
If you’re looking for more plant-based recipes, like this stuffed bell pepper recipe, these 3 quick and easy plant-based recipes are absolute favorites and recipes you can return to over and over again.
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