Stuffed bell peppers with quinoa tabbouleh and tahini-yogurt dressing

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Stuffed bell peppers with quinoa tabbouleh and tahini-yogurt dressing

Stuffed bell peppers with quinoa tabbouleh and tahini-yogurt dressing

Gluten-Free Friendly, Soy-Free, Mediterranean, Lean & Clean, Vegetarian, Diabetes-Friendly, No Added Sugar, <600 Calories

2 Servings, 500 Calories/Serving

25–40 Minutes

Move over chiles rellenos. There’s a new stuffed pepper in town. We char sweet bell peppers until smoky, then stuff them with a salad that’s loosely based on Middle Eastern tabbouleh. 

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1 bag serves 2 (2 bags serve 4)
Sunbasket is proud to source the organic ingredients indicated below. On the rare occasion we are unable to meet our organic promise, we'll put a note in your bag.
  • ½ cup rainbow quinoa
  • 2 organic red or other bell peppers
  • 1 cup shelled peas
  • 3 organic scallions
  • 1 organic lemon
  • 4 or 5 sprigs organic fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 ounces organic baby arugula or other leafy greens
  • 1 ounce sliced almonds
Ingredient IQ

If you like nut butters, you’re going to love tahini. This smooth paste, made of ground sesame seeds, is one of the star ingredients in hummus. It lends a wonderful buttery flavor to dips, dressings, and sauces like our tahini-yogurt dressing here. 

Nutrition per serving

Calories 500, Total Fat 23g (29% DV), Sat. Fat 2.5g (13% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 50mg (2% DV), Total Carb. 60g (22% DV), Fiber 15g (54% DV), Total Sugars 13g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 21g
Contains: Milk, Tree Nuts (almond), Sesame (sesame)

Sodium does not include pantry salt; for reference, ⅛; teaspoon kosher salt per serving averages 240mg (10% DV). Not a significant source of trans fat. Packed in a facility that handles all major food allergens* and gluten.

*Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame.

Instructions

2-serving instructions (4-serving modifications in red)

Wash produce before use

1

Cook the quinoa

Heat the broiler, if using to char the bell peppers.

  • Rinse the quinoa.

In a medium sauce pot, combine the quinoa and 1 cup [2 cups] lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork, cover, and keep warm. Meanwhile, prepare the rest of the meal. 

2

Char the bell peppers

On the stovetop directly over a flame, or on a sheet pan under the broiler, roast the bell peppers, turning frequently, until blistered and charred all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to cool slightly. Scrape off the charred skin; cut the peppers in half lengthwise and remove the ribs and seeds. Season lightly with salt and pepper. 

While the peppers are roasting and cooling, start preparing the remaining ingredients.

3

Prep the remaining ingredients; make the dressing

  • In a medium bowl, using the bottom of a bowl or cup, lightly smash the peas. 
  • Finely chop the scallions.  
  • Zest and juice the lemon[s], keeping the zest and juice separate. Measure 1 tablespoon [2 TBL] juice for the dressing; set the rest aside for the tabbouleh.
  • Strip the mint leaves from the stems; coarsely chop the leaves. 

In a small bowl, stir together the tahini, yogurt, and 1 tablespoon [2 TBL] lemon juice. Season generously with salt and pepper.

4

Finish the quinoa tabbouleh

To the pot with the cooked quinoa, add the peas, arugula, and scallions and toss until warmed through and the arugula is just wilted. Stir in the almonds, mint, lemon zest, the remaining lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon [2 TBL] oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 

Serve

Transfer the bell pepper halves to individual plates, spoon in the quinoa tabbouleh, and drizzle with as much tahini-yogurt dressing as you like. Serve any remaining dressing on the side.

Kids Can!
  • Rinse the quinoa. 
  • Smash the peas. 
  • Juice the lemon.
  • Strip the mint leaves.