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Fresh Stuffed Baby Peppers with Quinoa and Feta

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A vibrant and healthy appetizer featuring fresh baby bell peppers stuffed with fluffy quinoa and creamy feta cheese, perfect for quick snacks or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • 15–20 baby bell peppers, mixed colors if possible
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup finely chopped cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp finely diced red onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh sieve. Add to a medium saucepan with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  2. Wash the baby bell peppers and slice each in half lengthwise. Remove seeds carefully without tearing the pepper flesh. Set aside on a clean towel to dry slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, ½ cup crumbled feta, ½ cup chopped cherry tomatoes, 2 tbsp finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1 minced garlic clove. Drizzle with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently but thoroughly.
  4. Use a spoon to fill each pepper half with the quinoa mixture, pressing gently to pack filling without squashing the peppers. Arrange stuffed peppers on a serving platter or shallow baking dish.
  5. Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 2 hours to let flavors meld. Bring to room temperature before serving if chilled.

Notes

Rinse quinoa well to remove bitterness. For a warm version, bake stuffed peppers at 350°F for 10 minutes. Use sharp knives for easier pepper prep. Filling can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge.

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Keywords: stuffed peppers, quinoa, feta, healthy snack, appetizer, vegetarian, gluten-free, easy recipe

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