Expert Stuffed Peppers
These expertly crafted stuffed peppers combine savory ground beef, quinoa, and aromatic spices, baked to perfection and topped with melted cheese for a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 large bell peppers
- 150 g of ground beef
- 100 g of quinoa
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 200 g of diced tomatoes
- 50 g of shredded cheese
- 1 tsp of cumin
- 1 tsp of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds while keeping the shape intact.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked quinoa, chopped onion, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and quinoa mixture, packing it tightly.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of each pepper, and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Macros:
- Total Calories: 605kcal
- Carbs: 45g
- Proteins: 60g
- Fats: 20g