Weight Watchers Stuffed Peppers Without Meat Recipe
Weight Watchers Stuffed Peppers Without Meat Recipe. These delicious, vegetarian peppers are a great way to add some variety to your diet. Plus, they’re loaded with flavor and healthy ingredients.
This dish is made with olive oil, onion, salt, garlic, diced tomatoes, quinoa, bell pepper, Kalamata olives, chick peas, pesto, and feta cheese.
You can easily customize this meal by adding or replacing any of the ingredients.
So, if you’re looking for a tasty and nutritious dish, be sure to try these stuffed peppers.
What is Quinoa
Quinoa (keen-wah) is a seed that is most commonly used as a grain. It has a nutty, earthy flavor and a slightly crunchy texture.
It has been around for centuries, and is considered a superfood because of its many health benefits.
Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein and fiber, and contains antioxidants and minerals.
It can be cooked in many different ways, making it a versatile addition to any diet.
Weight Watchers Points
MyWW Points: 6 Green Plan,
6 WW Smart Points.
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Variations
This recipe can be customized to your tastes.
I like to add a few sliced cherry tomatoes when they’re in season.
I have also replaced the chick peas with lentils on occasion.
You can use any color bell pepper you wish. I prefer yellow or red for this recipe.
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Weight Watchers Stuffed Peppers Without Meat
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1½ teaspoon salt divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 14½ ounce italian style diced tomatoes not drained
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 4 medium bell pepper
- 1 cup chick peas rinsed and drained
- 10 kalamata olives
- 1½ tablespoon pesto sauce
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F
- Place a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- In the saucepan, add extra virgin olive oil.
- When the oil is hot, add in onion, and ½ salt. Cook, stirring occasionally approximately 5 – 7 minutes, or until the onions have softened.
- Add in minced garlic, stir and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add Italian style diced tomatoes with the liquid, water, 1 teaspoon salt, and quinoa. Stir to mix well.
- Turn up heat to medium/high, and bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer approximately 15 minutes, or until the quinoa becomes tender.
- In the meantime, prepare the bell peppers by cutting the tops off, and removing the core, and seeds.
- Slice across the bottom of the peppers to make a flat surface so they can stand up, Don't cut up to the hollow part of the pepper, just cut enough to make them stand.
- Arrange the peppers on the prepared baking sheet.
- When the quinoa is soft, add in chick peas, kalamata olives, and pesto. Stir to mix well.
- Fill each pepper with approximately 1 cup of the filling mixture.
- In the preheated oven, bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
- Take the baking sheet out of the oven, and sprinkle the top of each pepper with feta cheese.
- Place the peppers back in the oven for approximately 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted slightly.
Notes
I like to add a few sliced cherry tomatoes when they’re in season.
I have also replaced the chick peas with lentils on occasion.
You can use any color bell pepper you wish. I prefer yellow or red for this recipe. MyWW Points: 6 Green Plan 6 Smart Points We are not associated with Weight Watchers/WW in any way. Double check points on their official calculator.
Nutrition
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