Quinoa Tabbouleh-stuffed Peppers Recipe Video
This Quinoa Tabbouleh- stuffed peppers is a delicious vegetarian main course. It also can be served as a great side dish with your meat dish. Enjoy the creamy taste of this easy to make delight.
Summary
Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 20 MinServings4
Main IngredientAlcohol
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, well rinsed and drained
1 lbs plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
6 whole peppers, various colors
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp mint, minced
handful of pine nuts
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Place the quinoa is a sauce pan and add 3 cups of water, bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. This will take about 20 minutes until the quinoa is tender.
2. Fluff the cooked quinoa and spread it out on a cookie sheet to cool.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
4. In a bowl combine cooked and cooled quinoa, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, mint, olive oil, pine nuts and season with salt and pepper.
5. Rinse the peppers and remove the tops, and clean out the webbing and seeds.
6. Stuff the peppers with the quinoa mixture and place on a pan standing upright.
7. Cover pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
2. Fluff the cooked quinoa and spread it out on a cookie sheet to cool.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
4. In a bowl combine cooked and cooled quinoa, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, mint, olive oil, pine nuts and season with salt and pepper.
5. Rinse the peppers and remove the tops, and clean out the webbing and seeds.
6. Stuff the peppers with the quinoa mixture and place on a pan standing upright.
7. Cover pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
Editors Review
Quinoa tabbouleh-stuffed pepper can be a great choice of snacks or side dish for your special guests. Take your time to learn and follow the direction of chef to prepare this delicate dish. If required, prepare the stuffing in advance. Later, stuff and bake to serve warm.Comments
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shantihhh says :
Quinoa is such a wonderful healthy grain. It is a "blank canvas" and takes to most herbs and spices!
Posted on: 24 November 2009 - 1:05am
veg foodie says :
Very Mediterranean-fusion like! bulgur is easier to cook but i have never tried quinoa before so ur description of quinoa intrigues me... and if its buttery, i have gotta try it! :)
Posted on: 23 November 2009 - 1:08pm
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