No matter what other appetizers are on any given menu, the spinach artichoke dip is a shoe-in for one reason: everyone loves it. The creamy, satisfying spinach and artichoke filling in these peppers is inspired by the flavors and ingredients of the beloved dip and lightened up with everyday ingredients. As with my classic Stuffed Peppers, this recipe comes together quickly for dinner tonight and reheats well all week long. You also can easily freeze leftovers. Future you will be grateful to have this fast, healthy dinner on hand.
How to Make Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Tender on the outside, gooey and cheesy on the inside, this quinoa stuffed pepper recipe is a marriage of everyone’s favorite appetizer, spinach and artichoke dip, and one of my favorite easy dinners, Italian Stuffed Peppers!
The Ingredients
Quinoa. In a vegetarian stuffed pepper recipe like this one, I prefer quinoa over other grains, as it is a complete protein and makes these an all-in-one meal (like this Mexican Quinoa).
Vegetable Stock. Used as a cooking liquid to infuse the quinoa with extra flavor.Bell Peppers. Red, yellow, orange, or green. Choose your favorite and enjoy a daily dose of vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, and potassium.Spinach. Use fresh or frozen, whichever you prefer. Both are an affordable way to add bulk and nutrition to this wholesome recipe.
Artichoke Hearts. Use either artichokes packed in oil or water for this recipe. (If you have any leftover, try this Spinach Artichoke Mac and Cheese.)Garlic. Gives the filling a little zip and extra flavor.Mozzarella. For that perfect, melty finishing touch.Greek Yogurt. Protein packed and low-calorie, it makes the filling rich and creamy, while keeping the peppers healthy.
The Directions
Storage Tips
To Store. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.To Reheat. Reheat in a 350 degree oven until heated through, about 20 minutes, or rewarm gently in the microwave.To Freeze. Store cooked quinoa stuffed peppers in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight then reheat as directed above.
Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe
Skillet. I reach for this quality Staub cast iron skillet almost daily.9×13 Baking Dish. Perfect for stuffed peppers or a double batch of One Bowl Brownies.Sauce Pan. 2 layers of aluminum for even heat distribution, which is great for steaming rice and quinoa or cooking pasta.
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