Roasted Pepper Filled with Herb Quinoa

Roast yellow peppers and fill them with a lemon and herb infused quinoa, topped with sweet caramelised red onions.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 384.2 kcals 768.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 48.1 grams 96.2 grams
Fat 17.3 grams 34.6 grams
Protein 9.1 grams 18.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
85
g
Liquids
150
ml
Chicken Stock
can substitute vegetable stock
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Parsley
chopped
1
tbsp
Chives
chopped
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
for drizzling
15
ml
Olive Oil
for frying
Vegetables
1
piece
Yellow Pepper
halved lengthways
0.5
piece
Red Onion
finely sliced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Place pepper halves on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for 12 minutes until soft.
  • Simmer quinoa in stock in a pan until the liquid is absorbed and grain is tender.
  • Stir lemon juice and herbs into the quinoa and season with salt and pepper.
  • Fill the roasted pepper halves with the quinoa mixture.
  • Fry sliced onion with brown sugar in a pan until soft and caramelised.
  • Top the stuffed peppers with the caramelised onions and serve.