Chickpea and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers. Furthermore, a delicious healthy one person meal. In addition to, where we have been having too much protein and I wanted a lighter meal. Thus, I feel stuffed peppers is a fantastic option. Generally, stuffed peppers contain lots of vegetables and legume, high in protein. Furthermore, it is rather refreshing and contain lots of healthy nutrient.
Chickpea and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 cup pre-washed spinach
Prepare Chickpeas:
1/2 cup chickpeas (boiled and drained)
1/2 tsp cumin powder
onion powder 1 tsp
garlic salt 1 tsp
dried parsley 1 tsp
2 tbsp olive oil
Prepare Peppers:
4 medium peppers
1/4 cup quinoa (boiled)
1/4 – 1/2 cup shredded cheddar (vegan)
1 tbsp cilanctro leaves
1 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
sprinkle black pepper for seasoning
1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions:
- Firstly, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. With a loaf pan, brush oil and place peppers in and let it bake for 10 -15 minutes.
- Following, In a bowl, combine all ingredients for the chickpeas after cooking them. And then, next set it aside.
- Secondly, with a large bowl combine cooked quinoa, olive oil, onion powder, garlic salt, and dried parsley. Stir.
- Finally, combine chickpeas with the quinoa mixture.
- Following, scoop one spoon of the mixture in the peppers. Hence, add shredded spinach. Then, add in the shredded vegan cheese. Do the same steps mixture, spinach, and shredded cheese until everything is all gone.
- Afterwards, bake for 15 – 30 minutes.
- Let it cool. (works well as a freezer meal)
Stuffed Pepper
Undoubtedly, red peppers have the highest nutrition. Therefore, red ones have a 11 times more beta carotene compare to the other colors. Also, the red peppers have higher vitamin C as well. Not only do the stuffed peppers has greater taste, they also help lower any disease as well. Nevertheless, stuffed peppers are quick and simple meals to put together.
Do try stuffed pepper recipe. If you enjoy vegetarian dish, do try baked mini donut. I would love to try more fun dishes like energy snacks.