Sweet Potato & Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers
Why it works: This dish combines complex carbs (sweet potato, quinoa), plant protein (quinoa, chickpeas), and fiber-rich veggies to support steady energy and digestion.
Ingredients:
- 2 large bell peppers (halved and deseeded)
- 1 medium sweet potato (peeled and diced)
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
- ½ cup canned chickpeas (rinsed)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley, lemon juice, feta cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, mix roasted sweet potato, cooked quinoa, chickpeas, and red onion.
- Spoon the mixture into halved bell peppers.
- Bake stuffed peppers for 15–20 minutes until softened.