Savory and Sweet: Pineapple Peanut Butter Stuffed Bell Peppers

Today’s Unique Creation: Pineapple Peanut Butter Stuffed Bell Peppers

Let me introduce you to a fun and flavorful dish that I created on a whim while cleaning out my pantry. These Pineapple Peanut Butter Stuffed Bell Peppers are a delightful mix of sweet and savory, guaranteed to surprise your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you’re looking for a new side dish or a light lunch option, this recipe is sure to impress.

Ingredients:

• 3 yellow bell peppers
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup canned pineapple chunks
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp chopped peanuts
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Kitchen Tools:

• baking sheet
• mixing bowl
• knife
• spoon

Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the yellow bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes from the insides. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, canned pineapple chunks, creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, sliced green onions, chopped peanuts, and red pepper flakes. Mix everything together until well combined.

Stuff each bell pepper with the quinoa mixture, packing it down tightly. Place the stuffed bell peppers on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the peppers are tender.

Once the peppers are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. The sweet and savory flavors of the pineapple and peanut butter combined with the crunch of the peanuts make for a truly unique dish that is sure to please your palate.

Approximate total weight of cooked dish: 800 grams
Number of servings: 3
Average weight of one serving: 267 grams
Approximate calorie count per serving: 320 calories

One tip to make this dish even more delicious is to sprinkle some extra chopped peanuts on top before serving for an added crunch and nutty flavor.

I hope you give these Pineapple Peanut Butter Stuffed Bell Peppers a try and enjoy experimenting with the unusual combination of ingredients. Feel free to make it your own by adding different nuts or spices to suit your preferences. Happy cooking!