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Sweet peppers with Stilton and quinoa

Quinoa stuffed peppers with Stilton

Quinoa stuffed peppers with Stilton are an attractive vegetarian side dish or appetiser and are easy to make.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine European
Servings 4 Two half peppers per serving
Calories 183 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 sweet peppers medium sized
  • 1 onion
  • 4 button mushrooms
  • 200 g cooked quinoa
  • 25 g sultanas
  • 2 tablespoon Stilton
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Slice the peppers in half lengthwise, leaving the stalks in place if possible and scoop out the seeds.
  • Place the halved peppers on a baking tray, drizzle with a little olive oil and cook in a hot oven for about 10 minutes or until soft.
  • Finely chop the onions and mushrooms, fry gently until softened and then set aside to cool.
  • Place the cooked quinoa in a bowl. Add the cooked onion and mushrooms, add the sultanas and mix.
  • Pack the quinoa mixture into the cooked half peppers and crumble the Stilton on top.
  • Cover with foil and cook in a hot oven for until the cheese has melted and the filling has heated through (about 10 minutes).

Notes

To serve
    • These stuffed peppers can be served either hot or cold.
    • They are not suitable for reheating.
Advance preparation
    • The stuffing mixture can be prepared in advance an stored in the fridge.
    • The stuffed peppers can be prepared in advance and cooked just before serving.
Tips
    • Any colour of peppers could be used but I find that a mixture of colours looks great on the table.
    • It is useful to cook more quinoa than needed and freeze in portions to make it quicker and easier to prepare a recipe such as this roast cauliflower and quinoa salad.
    • Stilton is a popular English blue cheese which is great for cooking, but if you cannot buy Stilton in your area then you could substitute another type of strong cheese which is suitable for cooking.
    • The stuffing mix can also be used for other stuffed vegetable dishes such as mushrooms or artichokes.
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Nutrition

Calories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 507mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 3786IUVitamin C: 155mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Blue cheese, Easy, Peppers, Quinoa, Stuffed vegetables
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