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Low FODMAP Quinoa Stuffed peppers

Savour these delicious Low FODMAP Quinoa Stuffed peppers, packed with nutrients and gentle on the stomach.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: Fakeaway, gluten-free, low-FODMAP
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 230kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 4 peppers red, yellow, or orange
  • 150 g quinoa
  • 300 ml low FODMAP vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp garlic-infused oil
  • 100 g courgette diced
  • 100 g carrots diced
  • 100 g spinach chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Cut the tops off the peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
  • Rinse quinoa thoroughly and cook in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
  • In a saucepan, heat garlic-infused oil and sauté zucchini and carrots until softened.
  • Add spinach, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Cook until spinach wilts.
  • Mix the cooked quinoa with the sautéed vegetables.
  • Stuff the peppers with the quinoa mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Feel free to add other low FODMAP vegetables or protein sources to the stuffing.
Adjust seasoning according to personal taste.