Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

quinoa stuffed red peppers in a FFF bio tub

What’s better than well-done veg? Well done veg, stuffed with more meat-free goodness! This recipe is a great addition to your meat-free Monday rotation.

Ingredients (serves 2)

2 red peppers (cut in half, seeds removed)
100 g cooked quinoa
1 small red onion (diced)
1 cloves of garlic (minced)
1 tsp paprika
1 small courgette (grated)
1 Tbs tomato paste
1 tsp oil

Method:

1. Place a pan on the heat, add a tsp of oil.

2. Once the oil is hot add the red onions and cook for 4 minutes, moving regularly.

3. Add the garlic and paprika and cook for a further 2 minutes.

4. Add the tomato paste into the pan and cook out for 5 minutes.

5. Add the courgette and cooked quinoa, and mix in until fully incorporated.

6. Stuff the mix into the peppers and place them on a baking tray

7. Place the tray into the oven and cook for around 30 minutes at 180c

Why not let Andy do the cooking for you?

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In her teenage years, a love of food and rowing led Georgia into this field as she wanted to know how to optimise performance through nutrition. With a BSc in Nutrition and an MSc in Sports and Exercise Nutrition, she has the skill set to help you track towards your goals and maximise your potential.