Mediterranean Spiced Lamb and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
A vibrant and flavorful dairy-free dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of spiced ground lamb, fluffy quinoa, and fresh herbs. A complete and satisfying meal baked to perfection.
2190 calories
$6 per serving
$50 min
4 servings
dairy-free, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 450g ground lamb
- 100g quinoa, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 30ml olive oil
- 30g tomato paste
- 5g ground cumin
- 5g ground coriander
- 2g ground cinnamon
- 1 small bunch of fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Slice the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them cut-side up in a baking dish.
- 2.Cook the quinoa according to package directions (usually simmering 1 part quinoa in 2 parts water for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed). Set aside.
- 3.While the quinoa cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- 4.Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Add the ground lamb, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned all over. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- 5.Stir in the tomato paste, ground cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper.
- 6.Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the cooked quinoa, half of the chopped parsley, and the lemon juice. Mix everything together until well combined.
- 7.Spoon the lamb and quinoa mixture evenly into the bell pepper halves. Pour about 120ml of water into the bottom of the baking dish to create steam.
- 8.Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender. Garnish with the remaining fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Information
120g
fat
114g
carbs
22g
fiber
127g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is a nutritious, balanced meal, rich in high-quality protein from lamb and fiber from quinoa. Bell peppers provide essential vitamins A and C, while aromatic spices offer antioxidant benefits in this wholesome, dairy-free dish.