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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.
Absolutely. When cool, keep them refrigerated in an airtight container. They will last for 2-3 days. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
Oven Method: Cover with foil and heat in a moderate oven (350ºF) for about 20-25 minutes. Check the temperature to make sure they are heated through.
Microwave Method: Heat each pepper on high for about 2 minutes.
Heating from frozen will take longer with either method.
This is not necessary, and I did not pre-cook them for this recipe. Just make sure they are fork-tender when done.
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.
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers (washed,cut and hollowed out)
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 cans of crab meat (120 grams each)
- 6 ounces goat cheese
- 8 ounces fresh spinach (for the recipe & garnish)
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- Salt & Pepper (to taste)
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Pre-cook your quinoa.
- Preheat the oven to 400º F.
- Place the peppers in a prepared casserole dish.
- Drain the canned crab meat..
- In a bowl add the quinoa, crab, seasonings, goat cheese and mix well to combine.
- Add in 2 oz. of the chopped spinach and mix to combine.
- Stuff the peppers with the mixture.
- In a bowl combine the panko crumbs and olive oil till the crumbs are well coated.
- Sprinkle over each pepper.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue to bake for another 10 minutes, or until the peppers are cooked to your desired level of firmness.
- Place the rest of the chopped spinach on a serving platter. Place the cooked peppers on top.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Jerika
Can’t wait to make these Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers.:) What I love about it is, its packed with protein plus it has flavors of crab, spinach and goat cheese. YUM!:)
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Lots of flavours in these delicious stuffed peppers. ENJOY!
Kayla DiMaggio
Loving these quinoa stuffed peppers! They were so delicious! I loved how easy they came together!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Easy and delicious is what we need. These stuffed peppers are all that.
Keri
I’ve never made stuffed peppers before, but these were so easy to make. They felt really healthy, and everyone in my family loved them. Just wanted to say thanks for the great recipe. x
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I am so glad you enjoyed this easy stuffed pepper recipe. You are welcome.
Jeanine
My son has been asking me to make stuffed peppers ever since he had them at school. I can’t wait to try these!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I hope he loves the taste of these crab stuffed peppers as much as we do.
Chef G
Thanks so much. Hope you give it a try.
Cristine
I’m a huge fan of quinoa. It adds great flavor to a dish and extra protein. For the summer it’s a great lighter option than rice too
Chef G
I love quinoa too.
Jamie
Looks delicious and healthy! I’ll have to share this with my mom who loves stuffed peppers.
Chef G
Thanks, I hope she enjoys them.
Kimberly
I wish my husband liked stuffed peppers–I miss making them. I love the idea of using quinoa—so healthy!
Chef G
Perhaps he would like these??
Katie
These look absolutely delicious! Mouth watering! I must save this recipe, so that I can give it a try when I get my new house and kitchen in a few months! Can’t wait!
Chef G
Well good luck with the new house…and enjoy!!
Kelly
Since we’re in Peru, we do eat quite a bit of quinoa – it’s the food of the Incas! My kids love it, and this looks like an awesome way to switch up our standard menu. Thanks so much for sharing!
Chef G
You are very welcome. Quinoa is great!!
Sandra
Great idea to stuff bell peppers with quinoa and crab! What a great combination and nice meal for a summer evening!
Chef G
Yes it is perfect.
Mandee Pogue
I love how you used crab meat in these! I would have never thought to do that! So creative.
Chef G
Thanks so much.
Molly Kumar
This looks so healthy and colorful dish. Love the addition of quinoa as a stuffing – Yummm!
Chef G
Quinoa is an awesome ingredient..so healthy and nutritious!!
Cathy
Quinoa is such an easy and super healthy food! I love the idea of a one-dish meal that’s not only yummy, but also quick and simple to get on the table for my hungry family of guys!
Chef G
Yes I totally agree with you.
Charbel
What a great twist on stuffed peppers! These look delicious.
Chef G
Thanks so much.