Savor the Flavors: Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Today’s Culinary Adventure: Mediterranean-inspired Stuffed Bell Peppers

I am thrilled to share this unique recipe for Mediterranean-inspired stuffed bell peppers with you today. The flavors in this dish always bring back memories of sunny days by the sea, and I can’t wait for you to try it out. Let’s dive into the details!

Ingredients:

• 4 large bell peppers
• 150g quinoa
• 200g cherry tomatoes
• 100g kalamata olives
• 150g feta cheese
• a handful of fresh basil leaves
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• to taste
• to taste

Kitchen Tools:

• chef’s knife
• cutting board
• saucepan
• mixing bowl
• spoon

To start, preheat your oven to 180°C. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them in a baking dish.

Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, torn basil leaves, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture and put the tops back on. Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the peppers and sprinkle with some extra feta cheese.

Bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and slightly charred on top.

Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Total weight of cooked dish: 1200g
Number of servings: 4
Average weight per serving: 300g
Approximate calorie count per serving: 350 calories

One unique tip for this dish is to sprinkle some fresh lemon zest over the stuffed peppers just before serving. It adds a burst of citrusy flavor that really elevates the dish.

I hope you give this Mediterranean-inspired stuffed bell peppers recipe a try soon. Feel free to experiment with different fillings and make it your own. Enjoy!