Stuffed Peppers with Herbed Quinoa

Name: Stuffed Peppers with Herbed Quinoa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 portions
Ingredients: 1 oz Parmesan cheese; 8 sprigs fresh mixed herbs; 53 oz water; 5 ½ oz uncooked quinoa; 2 garlic cloves; 1 yellow onion; 1 oz sun-dried tomatoes; 1 tbsp olive oil; 15 pitted black olives; 1 tbsp capers; 2 oz pine nuts; ¼ tsp salt; ¼ tsp ground black pepper; 6 mixed bell peppers

4.1 (22 ratings)

Difficulty easy

Preparation time 20 min

Total time 40 min

Serving size 6 portions

Ingredients

1 oz Parmesan cheese, cut into cubes (¾ in.)
8 sprigs fresh mixed herbs (e.g. rosemary, sage, thyme), leaves only, plus extra to garnish
53 oz water
5 ½ oz uncooked quinoa
2 garlic cloves
1 yellow onion (approx. 5.5 oz), cut in half
1 oz sun-dried tomatoes, in oil, lightly drained
1 tbsp olive oil
15 pitted black olives, sliced
1 tbsp capers
2 oz pine nuts, toasted
¼ tsp salt, to taste
¼ tsp ground black pepper, to taste
6 mixed bell peppers (small-medium), seeds and tops removed (approx. 6 oz ea)

Nutrition: per 1 portion
Calories: 3988.6 kJ / 953.3 kcal
Protein: 37.2 g
Carbohydrates: 207.1 g
Fat: 22.1 g
Saturated Fat: 5.8 g
Fibre: 76.7 g
Sodium: 337 mg