Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Pepper

13 Apr 2024

A savory and nutritious main dish featuring a bell pepper stuffed with a mixture of quinoa, tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese, infused with Mediterranean herbs. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal.

Main Dish Mediterranean

Easy 50 min 290 cal

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. Slice the top off the bell pepper and remove the seeds and membranes. 3. In a bowl, mix together quinoa, tomatoes, feta cheese, black olives, olive oil, oregano, and basil. Season with salt and pepper. 4. Stuff the mixture into the hollowed-out bell pepper. 5. Place the stuffed pepper in a baking dish and cover with foil. 6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the pepper is tender. 7. Serve hot.

Ingredients

1 large bell pepper (any color) 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tbsp chopped black olives 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried basil Salt and pepper to taste