Harissa Chickpea Stuffed Peppers Recipe Card
This harissa chickpea stuffed peppers recipe features a flavorful chickpea mixture with farro, feta, and harissa, baked into tender red bell peppers. A delicious vegetarian meal and great way to use leftovers, this easy main course is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 3 bell peppers halved lengthwise and seeds removed
- 1 cup farro cooked
- 1 cup canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled or cubed
- ½ to 1 cup harissa paste to taste
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 sweet onion diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cook farro according to package instructions; set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion with ½ teaspoon salt for 8–10 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.1 cup farro, 1 sweet onion, ½ teaspoon salt, 6 garlic cloves
- In a large bowl, combine the warm sautéed onions and garlic with the cooked farro, chickpeas, and harissa paste. Mix thoroughly to let the harissa melt into the mixture. Gently fold in the cubed feta cheese and chopped parsley. Add the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper, and stir just until combined.1 cup canned chickpeas, 1 cup feta cheese, ½ to 1 cup harissa paste, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ cup fresh parsley, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Arrange bell pepper halves on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon the filling into each pepper, pressing gently to pack.3 bell peppers
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the peppers are tender and golden at the edges. Let rest before serving. Garnish with extra parsley or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.1 tablespoon olive oil
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 11gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 1370mgPotassium: 536mgFiber: 9gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2502IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 177mgIron: 2mg
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