NUTRITIOUS RECIPES

Vegan Grilled Spinach Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• 2 green bell peppers
• 1 small white onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1 (15 oz. can) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• ¾ cup fresh salsa
• 1/6 tsp. sea salt
• ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup Galaxy Cheese Mozzarella Shreds, plus more for topping
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp. ground flax seeds

Instructions

Pre-heat grill to medium-high (350-400 degrees F).

Slice peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds and stems. Discard seeds and stems; set aside pepper halves.

In a medium skillet, cook onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 7-8 minutes or until onions caramelize. Add chickpeas and spinach; cook until spinach is wilted, approximately 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in salsa, sea salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into hollow pepper halves.

Sprinkle tops of stuffed peppers with Galaxy Mozzarella Cheese Shreds. Place peppers on the grill for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and peppers are tender.

Remove from grill; set aside to cool for 2 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with additional Galaxy cheese.

Serve peppers with a dollop of Greek yogurt. Top with fresh basil and ground flax seeds. Enjoy!

(Serves 2) This recipe is gluten-free, grain-free and vegan.

Created by: Amie Valpone, HHC, AADP, author of The Healthy Apple is a Manhattan based Culinary Nutritionist, Personal Chef, Professional Recipe Developer and Food Writer specializing in simple Gluten-Free ‘Clean’ recipes for the home cook.