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Baked Quinoa and Cheese Stuffed Peppers

Unlock the doors to this Syn Free Baked Quinoa and Cheese Stuffed Peppers recipe. These vibrant gems are not only a feast for the eyes but also a wholesome delight for your weight loss journey. Packed with nutritious ingredients and tantalising flavours, this dish showcases how eating well can be both satisfying and figure-friendly.
Nutritional Information
Slimming World: Syn Free (Using 1 healthy extra A portion per serving)
Weight Watchers: Coming Soon
Calories: 325 Per Serving
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 Large Bell Pepper [Red works best]
  • 200g Quinoa [Rinsed, Drained]
  • 500ml Vegetable Stock
  • 200g Chopped Tomatoes, Canned
  • 160g Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese [Grated]
  • 1 Small Onion [Diced]
  • 2 Garlic Cloves [Crushed]
  • 1 tsp Medium Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • Pinch Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/375°F/Gas 6
  • Prepare the Quinoa:
    In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the vegetable stock to a boil.
    Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
    Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
  • Prepare the Bell Peppers:
    While the quinoa is cooking, cut the tops off the red bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
    Rinse them thoroughly.
    If the peppers don't stand upright, slice a small portion off the bottoms to create a flat base.
  • Prepare the Filling:
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped tomatoes, diced onion, garlic, chilli powder, paprika and salt. Mix until well combined.
  • Stuff the Peppers:
    Carefully stuff each red bell pepper with the quinoa mixture, pressing down gently to pack the filling.
  • Bake:
    Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
    Cover the dish with foil.Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes.
    Halfway through cooking, remove and sprinkle with grated cheese. Lay flat, keep uncovered and return to the oven.