Hearty Lamb and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground lamb (80% lean)
• 4 large bell peppers (any color)
• 1.5 cups cooked quinoa
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the tops off the peppers, remove the seeds, and hollow them out.
3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the onions and garlic until they are soft.
4. Add the ground lamb to the pan and cook until it’s no longer pink.
5. Stir in the cooked quinoa, mint, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Spoon the lamb mixture into the hollowed-out bell peppers.
7. Place the stuffed bell peppers in a baking dish.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the peppers are tender.
9. Let the peppers rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information per serving (1 stuffed bell pepper):

• Calories: 460 calories
• Protein: 31g
• Fat: 24g
• Carbs: 23g

Plating:

Place one whole stuffed bell pepper in the center of the plate. If the bell pepper falls over, you can make a small cut on the bottom to make it stand upright. Drizzle some of the cooking juices over the top of the bell pepper and highlight the vibrant colors of the bell pepper and the hearty lamb stuffing inside. Garnish with additional chopped mint or parsley for color contrast and added freshness. The resulting plate should demonstrate balance and elegance, displaying the attractiveness of simplicity.