Description
Enjoy this quick easy recipe for delicious spinach and feta stuffed peppers perfect for a healthy meal Packed with flavor its a must-try
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
- Sliced olives (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)
- Lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Optionally blanch them in boiling water for 5 minutes for softness.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and then the fresh spinach. Cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes, and then remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the sautéed spinach, crumbled feta, cooked quinoa, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Carefully fill each bell pepper with the spinach and feta mixture, packing tightly but ensuring not to tear them.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until tender and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and optional lemon zest. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 250 calories
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 10 grams