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Mediterranean chickpea stuffed peppers for a healthy feast!

Mediterranean chickpea stuffed peppers
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A delicious and healthy dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful Mediterranean chickpea mixture.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
  3. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff each bell pepper with the chickpea mixture.
  5. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are tender.
  7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to brown the tops.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the stuffing mixture.
  • This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
  • For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese.

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