Stuffed Bell Peppers with Chickpea Filling

🕒 30 Mins |🌱 Vegan | 🌾📈High in Fiber

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Hello Quick Meals
October 30, 2023

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Chickpea Filling

Indulge in a quick, vibrant, and nutrient-rich meal with our Chickpea-Stuffed Bell Peppers. Packed with protein and fresh flavors, this dish is a delicious and easy-to-make option for any day. Enjoy in just 30 minutes!

✔️ Dietary Features:

✔️ Vegetarian 

✔️ Vegan (when served without tahini) 

✔️ High in Fiber 

✔️ Rich in Plant-Based Protein (from chickpeas) 

✔️ Gluten-Free 

✔️ Dairy-Free

Reasons to enjoy this delicious dish:

😋 Vibrant and Flavorful: Stuffed Bell Peppers with Chickpea Filling offer a burst of vibrant flavors, combining the earthiness of chickpeas with the freshness of tomatoes, cucumbers, and zesty lemon.

🥗 Wholesome and Nutrient-Rich: This dish is packed with nutritious ingredients like chickpeas, rich in protein and fiber, and a variety of fresh vegetables, making it a wholesome and satisfying choice.

⏲️ Quick and Easy: With a preparation time of around 15-20 minutes and a short 30-minute cook time, it's a convenient option for a delicious and nourishing meal on busy days.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 large bell peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds and ribs discarded

  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • 2 (15.5-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained

  • 2 tsp. ground cumin

  • 1 tsp. ground coriander

  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped curly parsley

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cucumbers

  • 1/2 lemon

  • Tahini, for serving


Pompeian Smooth Extra Virgin Olive Oil

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).

STEP 2: Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook while stirring often until the mixture is softened, which should take about 5 minutes. Once done, transfer the onion mixture to a bowl.

STEP 3: Prepare Chickpea Filling: To the same bowl, add the drained chickpeas, ground cumin, ground coriander, 1/4 cup of chopped parsley, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season this mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then toss everything together to combine.

STEP 4: Fill Bell Peppers: Arrange the halved bell peppers in a baking dish. Fill each pepper half with the chickpea mixture.

STEP 5: Roast Peppers: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast until the peppers become tender. This should take approximately 30 minutes.

STEP 6: Prepare Tomato and Cucumber Salad: While the peppers are roasting, prepare a simple tomato and cucumber salad. Toss the finely chopped tomatoes and cucumbers with the juice of half a lemon, the remaining 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Serve: Once the stuffed peppers are done roasting, serve them topped with the refreshing tomato and cucumber salad. Drizzle some tahini over the peppers for an extra burst of flavor.

Enjoy your delightful, protein-packed Stuffed Bell Peppers with Chickpea Filling!

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Bon Appétit!

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