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Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers

Colorful peppers baked with quinoa, chickpeas, tomatoes, herbs, and feta. This complete, practical recipe is designed for reliable home cooking.

60 minutesCooking Time
MediumDifficulty
4 servingsServings
MediterraneanVegetarianStuffed PeppersQuinoaChickpeasFeta
Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

For the Recipe

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 cup feta
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • Salt and pepper

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Heat oven to 375°F (190°C); halve and seed peppers over tomato sauce in a baking dish.

Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers step 1

Step 2

Sauté onion for 3 minutes and garlic for 30 seconds.

Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers step 2

Step 3

Stir in quinoa, chickpeas, tomatoes, oregano, seasoning, parsley, and half the feta.

Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers step 3

Step 4

Fill peppers; cover and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake 12–15 minutes.

Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers step 4

Step 5

Top with remaining feta, bake 3–5 minutes, and finish with parsley.

Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers step 5

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