Stuffed peppers with freekeh

Stuffed peppers with freekeh

Freekeh is a cereal produced from green wheat.

• Good source of vegetable protein
• Good source of lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids that accumulate in the macula and protect it from degeneration.
• Good source of insoluble fiber, important to prevent constipation and regulate bowel movement.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of freekeh
• 2 cups of water
• 3 peppers, cut halves
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• Parmesan cheese, grated

Method

1. Put the freekeh in a bowl with water for half an hour. 
2. Sweat the onions, add the freekeh, and mix it well. Add the spices, garlic and boiled water. Mix it and let it cook for 20 minutes, or until all water is evaporated. Add the grated carrot, mix it well.
3. Put the peppers in the oven for 20 minutes at 160 C.
4. Add the freekek to each pepper half. Add grated parmesan cheese on top.
5. Bake the stuffed peppers in the oven for 10 min at 180C.

Nutritional information per serving (356 g)
Energy: 210 Kcal | Carbs: 22 g | Sugar: 7 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Protein: 11 g | Fiber: 4 g | Salt 0.91 g

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Joana Jardim
UK Registered Dietitian
Founder Your Diet Advice