Middle Eastern-Inspired Stuffed Peppers

A heart-healthy, cholesterol-lowering vegan recipe featuring stuffed peppers with a Middle Eastern twist.

Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: PT45M Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers, any color
  • 1 cup quinoa, cooked
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
In a large bowl, mix together quinoa, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture and place them in a baking dish.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
Serve the stuffed peppers hot, garnished with extra parsley and mint if desired.

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving
Calories 300
Protein (g) 10
Carbs (g) 30
Fiber (g) 8
Sugar (g) 8
Saturated fat (g) 2
Trans fat (g) 0
Sodium (mg) 400
Cholesterol 0