Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are packed with protein and the flavours of crab, spinach, and goat cheese. Meatless, loaded with flavour and easy to prepare.

These quinoa-filled peppers are tasty and will impress your family and friends. Elegant and gourmet, yet simple enough for weeknight dinners.

Peppers stuffed with crab and fluffy quinoa. An upscale and tasty twist, perfect for any occasion. Great seafood recipe that works as a meal or appetizer.

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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Ingredients

Simple, tasty ingredients that are not hard to find. Be sure to check out the suggestions and recipe tips listed below.

• bell peppers
• cooked quinoa
• canned crab meat
• goat cheese
• fresh spinach
• Panko breadcrumbs
• olive oil
• Old Bay seasoning
• salt and pepper
• garnish

Preparing Stuffed Peppers

A delicious light dinner idea with quinoa and crab. Makes a great seafood appetizer too. Full instructions can be found in the recipe card below.

• Precook the quinoa according to package directions. It increases 3 times when cooked, ⅔ cup dry = 2 cups cooked.
• Cut the peppers in half and hollow out the seeds. I find a spoon works great.
• Place them in a casserole dish.
• Mix all stuffing ingredients in a bowl.

• Stuff the peppers with the mixture.
• Top with the breadcrumbs.
• Bake peppers should be fork-tender when done.

In about 40 minutes, dinner is ready. Garnish and enjoy.

Suggestions / Recipe Tips

• Bell Peppers – any colour will work.
• Quinoa – can be replaced with cooked white or brown rice. Couscous is also another great choice. These can be cooked ahead of time and placed in the fridge until ready to use.
• Canned Crab – canned salmon or canned tuna are great alternatives.
• Old Bay Seasoning – works great in this recipe. Not a fan? Try Italian or Greek seasoning.
• Spinach – is so nutritious. Kale is another great choice.
• Cheese – I love working with goat cheese. You can use any soft cheese, or grate harder cheese like cheddar if you prefer.
• Breadcrumbs – Panko works best, but Italian breadcrumbs are a good alternative.
• Garnish – lemon, lime, or any chopped fresh herbs.

Looking for more tasty stuffed recipes? Here are a few to try:

• Sausage and Apple Stuffed Squash – presentation perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.
• Grilled Mushroom Caps – makes a great starter for any BBQ party.
• Cucumber Appetizers with Smoked Salmon – always a hit on the party tray.
• Smoked Apples – a great dessert made on the barbecue.

Check out some of my other casserole recipes for easy meal ideas.