Quinoa and Spinach Stuffed Bell Pepper

This vibrant stuffed bell pepper is packed with nutritious quinoa, fresh spinach, and aromatic herbs, making it a perfect healthy main dish. It's easy to prepare and delivers a burst of flavors in every bite.

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. Cut the bell pepper in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes. 3. In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped spinach, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well. 4. Drizzle the olive oil into the mixture and stir until all ingredients are well combined. 5. Stuff each half of the bell pepper with the quinoa mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in. 6. Place stuffed peppers on a baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender. 7. If using, sprinkle nutritional yeast on top before serving. 8. Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy your healthy meal!

1 large bell pepper (any color) 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped 1/4 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional) Fresh herbs (like parsley or basil) for garnish