Mediterranean Spicy Chickpea and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers R...

Ingredients

• 4 medium bell peppers (any color)
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, red onion, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and mix thoroughly until ingredients are well combined.
5. Stuff each bell pepper with the chickpea and quinoa mixture, packing it tightly.
6. Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of each pepper.
7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
8. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the peppers are tender.
9. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.