Mediterranean Style Unstuffed Peppers
9 steps
Prep:20minCook:40min
Updated at: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:16:25 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
40
Low
Glycemic Load
13
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories385.8 kcal (19%)
Total Fat18 g (26%)
Carbs31.4 g (12%)
Sugars5.6 g (6%)
Protein25.5 g (51%)
Sodium934.8 mg (47%)
Fiber4.7 g (17%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
![1lb ground chicken](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764513/graph/fooddb/6e384deb16ceac94fa66f0ba74374db6.jpg)
1 lbground chicken
![1 red bell pepper, chopped](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764628/graph/fooddb/5da118d0507bdd685df53a9917cc334b.jpg)
1red bell pepper
chopped
![1 yellow bell pepper, chopped](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312248/custom_upload/1d48da0cb26fac135006d1860e61317d.jpg)
1yellow bell pepper
chopped
![1 small yellow onion, chopped](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764675/graph/fooddb/0be3604e4c690ffccf45a20789ba4b8c.jpg)
1yellow onion
small, chopped
![1 small eggplant, cubed](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764834/graph/fooddb/f58a46bb7c64596de10adf6fde3ce4c9.jpg)
1eggplant
small, cubed
![1 tbsp minced garlic](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1567629265/custom_upload/67cd87dfa5c17360e64053ba0d3546ba.jpg)
1 Tbspminced garlic
![1 cup quinoa (uncooked)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764702/graph/fooddb/f3b81434eda9c115fd2a22f236b26550.jpg)
1 cupquinoa
uncooked
![Feta cheese (6 oz container)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765048/graph/fooddb/32cfc14f34a931a2afda2e066627782a.jpg)
6 ozFeta cheese
container
![2 tbsp tomato paste](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764773/graph/fooddb/6f9076eeec1be41bde7597c51706f262.jpg)
2 Tbsptomato paste
![3 cups chicken stock](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1544981372/custom_upload/4b9cce2bf1a959510278c09e18acf423.jpg)
3 cupschicken stock
![2 tsp oregano](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764803/graph/fooddb/0df3355d93215c7d72427cfc055fda53.jpg)
2 tsporegano
![1 tsp thyme](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312235/custom_upload/e95b055e3022b2691735491bd32514b2.jpg)
1 tspthyme
![1 tsp salt](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
1 tspsalt
![1 tsp pepper](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764843/graph/fooddb/50e15d7f550e17e36816598ba5504cca.jpg)
1 tsppepper
![1 tbsp olive oil](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764527/graph/fooddb/98895c89dcf2029e3f512773f9b12a3c.jpg)
1 Tbspolive oil
![Freshly chopped parsley (for garnish)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764930/graph/fooddb/a25b96a41e072d31fb758e3fe9558b71.jpg)
parsley
freshly chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat a large oven-safe pot to medium heat.
Step 2
Add the olive oil and once hot, add the ground chicken. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Step 3
Meanwhile, chop up all the veggies.
Step 4
Once the chicken is cooked add the minced garlic, onion, eggplant, and peppers. Mix well and saute for about 5 minutes until the veggies soften.
Step 5
Next, mix in the tomato paste, chicken stock, seasonings, and uncooked quinoa.
Step 6
Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling turn the temperature down to low and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the quinoa is cooked.
Step 7
While the quinoa is cooking, preheat the oven to 400 degrees
Step 8
Once the quinoa is done top with the feta cheese and place in the oven for about 10 minutes until the feta cheese has melted.
Step 9
Serve immediately with some freshly chopped parsley and enjoy!
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