Chickpea and Corn Stuffed Peppers

Delight in this Mexican-inspired stuffed pepper dish filled with the robust combination of chickpeas, corn, and creamy feta cheese. The vibrant flavors meld beautifully inside tender peppers, making for a fulfilling and nutritious meal.

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Cook delicious Chickpea and Corn Stuffed Peppers in minutes!

Dinner
45 min cook
Medium difficulty difficulty
450 cal
Mexican
Pax Number
1
Measurement
Ingredients
100 grams chickpea
50 grams corn
5 grams chili powder
1 unit egg
50 grams celery
50 grams feta cheese
50 grams pasta
10 milliliter olive oil
5 grams salt
2 grams pepper
2 cloves garlic
50 grams onion
Cooking tools
Oven
Stove
Pot
Pan

Instructions

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Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil on the stove and cook the pasta until it reaches an al dente texture, about 8–10 minutes.
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Step 2
In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced celery, sautéing them gently until they become soft and translucent, taking approximately 5-7 minutes.
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Step 3
Stir in chickpeas, corn, and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, ensuring the ingredients are well combined and flavors develop.
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Step 4
Combine the cooked pasta, sautéed vegetables, and crumbled feta cheese in a large mixing bowl. Mix well until evenly incorporated.
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Step 5
Halve the peppers and remove any seeds. Stuff each pepper half generously with the prepared mixture and arrange them neatly in a baking dish.
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Step 6
Place the stuffed peppers in the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese begins to melt and brown slightly.
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More about the Chickpea and Corn Stuffed Peppers

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Stuffed peppers are a delightful dish found across many cultures, bringing together diverse ingredients in a harmonious blend. This Mexican-inspired version, with chickpeas and corn, adds a unique twist, boosting the nutritional profile with high protein and fiber content. Originally, stuffed peppers trace their roots to Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean, where peppers were filled with rice, meat, or vegetables to create hearty meals. Mexican cuisine has embraced and transformed them with regional flavors and local ingredients, such as chili powder. The result in this recipe is a flavorful vegetarian meal that's simple yet satisfying, showcasing the adaptability of stuffed peppers in various cooking traditions. Feta cheese adds a creamy richness, enhancing the texture and taste profile, making each bite enjoyable.

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