Mediterranean Quark & Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

These Mediterranean Quark & Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers are a nutritious powerhouse, offering a high-protein meal perfect for fitness enthusiasts. Packed with fiber, protein, and essential vitamins, this dish ensures you stay energized and full.

• 27 g protein
• 350 kcal
• 40 min total time
• 4 servings

Ingredients

• 400 g Quark
• 4 pieces Red bell peppers
• 200 g Quinoa
• 150 g Cherry tomatoes
• 100 g Spinach
• 50 g Black olives
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• to taste Basil leaves

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
3. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
4. In a bowl, mix cooked quinoa, quark, cherry tomatoes, spinach, olives, lemon zest, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
5. Stuff each bell pepper with the quark mixture, pressing down gently to ensure they're fully packed.
6. Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and cover with foil.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the peppers are tender and tops are slightly golden.
8. Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil, and serve warm.