Spiced Lamb & Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Recipe Name: Spiced Lamb & Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Main Ingredient: Lamb

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of quinoa (cooked)
• 1 pound of lean ground lamb
• 4 large bell peppers (any color)
• 1/2 cup of feta cheese (crumbled)
• 1 medium red onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup of fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Cooking instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Slice off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the inner seeds. Set aside.
3. In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they’re translucent, around 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Add in the ground lamb, breaking it up as it cooks. Once fully cooked, add in the spices, salt, and pepper.
5. Remove from the heat and mix in the cooked quinoa, feta cheese, and parsley.
6. Stuff the bell peppers with the lamb and quinoa mixture. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
7. Bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are soft.
8. Let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Content Per Serving (1 stuffed bell pepper):

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 30g
• Fat: 24g
• Carbohydrates: 20g

Plating:

Place a single stuffed bell pepper in the center of a flat white plate. Garnish the plate with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and a dollop of a healthy yogurt-based sauce, if desired. Cue a lime wedge on the side for a splash of color and tang against the rich flavor of the stuffed bell pepper.