Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers
Colorful bell peppers stuffed with quinoa, chickpeas, and vegetables. A filling plant-based dinner that's naturally low in calories.
Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers has 380 calories per serving, with 14g protein, 58g carbs, 11g fat, and 10g fiber. Prep 15 min, cook 30 min.
Nutrition per serving
1 serving(s)
380
Calories
14g
Protein
28% DV
58g
Carbs
21% DV
11g
Fat
14% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
🫘 10g fiber per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Servings
1
Est. Cost
$4.00
Why You’ll Love These Stuffed Peppers
These Mediterranean stuffed bell peppers are a complete meal in a vegetable. Quinoa provides complete protein, chickpeas add fiber, and the bell pepper itself is a low-calorie vessel. At 380 calories with 10g of fiber, this is one of the most satisfying plant-based dinners you can make.
Ingredients
- 2 bell peppers, halved and seeded
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
- ½ cup canned chickpeas, rinsed
- ½ cup diced tomato
- ¼ onion, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Sauté onion in olive oil for 2 minutes. Add tomato and chickpeas, cook 3 more minutes.
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Mix the sautéed vegetables with cooked quinoa and spices.
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Stuff the bell pepper halves with the quinoa mixture.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 14g |
| Carbs | 58g |
| Fat | 11g |
| Fiber | 10g |
Tips
- Add cheese: Top with 1 tbsp feta before baking.
- Meal prep: These reheat perfectly for 3-4 days.
- Use rice: Swap quinoa for brown rice if preferred.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
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