vegetarisch glutenvrij chef's special diner

Chef's Special: Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa and Feta Cheese

This beautiful dish exudes creativity and flavor, and is perfect as a healthy and nutritious meal. The combination of quinoa, feta cheese, fresh vegetables, and herbs creates an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Don't stress, this is easier to make than you think!

Preparation Time
60 min
Difficulty
Gemiddeld
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 4 large red peppers
  • 200 grams quinoa
  • 200 grams feta cheese
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 300 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  •  Salt and pepper to taste
  •  Handful of fresh basil, finely chopped
Nutritional Facts
fat 12g
kcal 360
protein 14g
carbs 49g

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  2. 2 Cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the package and set aside.
  3. 3 Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  4. 4 Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
  5. 5 Add the cherry tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Add the cooked quinoa and feta cheese to the pan and stir well.
  7. 7 Fill the peppers with the quinoa mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  8. 8 Bake the peppers for 25-30 minutes in the oven, or until they are soft and the filling is heated through.
  9. 9 Sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.