How to Make 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 10 Min
Ready In1 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Servings6Cuisine
CourseTaste
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Quinoa1 Cup (16 tbs), well rinsed and drained
 Water3 1⁄2 Cup (56 tbs)
 Plum tomatoes1 Pound, peeled, seeded and diced
 Parsley2 Cup (32 tbs), chopped
 Garlic3 Clove (15 gm), minced
 Lemon juice1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Mint1 1⁄2 Tablespoon, minced
 Olive oil1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Pine nuts1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste
 Bell peppers6 (green, red, yellow and orange)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 284 Calories from Fat 134

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15 g23.5%

Saturated Fat 1.8 g9.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 92 mg3.8%

Total Carbohydrates 33 g11%

Dietary Fiber 6.7 g26.6%

Sugars 4.2 g

Protein 8 g15.2%

Vitamin A 57.9% Vitamin C 268.7%

Calcium 7.1% Iron 22.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat the oven at 350 degrees.
2. Rinse the peppers and remove the tops, and clean out the webbing and seeds. Set aside.

MAKING
3. Place the quinoa in a sauce pan and add in the water, bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes.
4. Fluff the cooked quinoa and spread it out on a cookie sheet to cool.
5. In a bowl combine plum tomatoes, quinoa, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, mint, olive oil, pine nuts and season with salt and pepper. Mix well all the ingredients.
6. Stuff the peppers with the quinoa mixture and place on a pan standing upright.
7. Cover the baking pan with foil and bake for 50 minutes at 350 degrees F.

SERVING
8. Serve Quinoa Tabbouleh-Stuffed Peppers with rice or bread.

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
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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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