Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa & Spinach

Ingredients: 
  • 4 large bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
  • 1 cup quinoa, cooked
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced (or 400 g canned diced tomatoes)
  • 2 tbsp (Umimi) spice blend
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: A pinch of smoky mix
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
  1. Preheat: Set oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. Prepare Filling: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add tomatoes, quinoa, spinach, (Umimi) blend, salt, pepper, and optional smoky mix. Mix well.
  3. Stuff: Spoon the filling into each bell pepper.
  4. Bake: Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25–30 minutes.
  5. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.