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Sunday Funday: A Healthy Stuffed Pepper Recipe to Impress

Are you looking for a nutritious and flavorful meal to win over your loved ones? Look no further! This stuffed pepper recipe is a game-changer, and I should know – it’s the dish that convinced my wife I’m a capable cook.

The Perfect Blend of Flavors and Textures

These peppers are a far cry from my initial attempts, which were burnt, undercooked, and crunchy. Instead, they’re perfectly cooked, with the outer skin peeling off effortlessly. The quinoa adds a healthy twist, while the feta cheese provides a rich and creamy element. And let’s not forget the beans, which make this dish substantial and satisfying.

Get Ready to Cook

Before we dive into the recipe, make sure you know how to cook quinoa – it’s a crucial step in this process!

Yield and Difficulty

Yield: 4 stuffed peppers
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 4 hours
Active Time: 45 minutes

Gather Your Ingredients

• 1 (15-ounce) can white beans
• 4 scallions
• 4 large red bell peppers
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Hot sauce (optional)

Let’s Get Started!

Step 1: Prepare the Beans and Scallions

Drain and rinse the beans. Cut the scallions into thin slices, separating the white and green parts.

Step 2: Prep the Peppers

Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each pepper to help them sit upright in the slow cooker. Slice the tops off just below the stem and reserve them. Remove the seeds and white veins from inside the peppers.

Step 3: Mix and Stuff

Take the reserved pepper tops and dice the flesh around the stems. Discard the stems. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced pepper tops, quinoa, feta, beans, sliced scallion whites, salt, and black pepper to taste. Stuff the quinoa mixture into the 4 peppers and arrange them upright in the slow cooker.

Step 4: Cook and Serve

Cook on high for 4 hours. Peel off the skin of each pepper (optional), and sprinkle with green scallion slices. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious and healthy stuffed peppers!