Mediterranean Diet Savory Vegetable Filling

Elevate your Mediterranean-inspired meals with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Savory Vegetable Filling! Bursting with fresh vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, and sweet red bell pepper, this recipe is perfectly seasoned with Mediterranean staples such as oregano, thyme, and olive oil. Tossed with fluffy quinoa, briny kalamata olives, toasted pine nuts, and creamy feta cheese, this dish is a delicious blend of textures and bold flavors. Perfect as a stuffing for bell peppers, zucchini boats, or eggplant halves, or as a standalone side dish, this recipe is a versatile and wholesome addition to any table. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's ideal for anyone seeking a quick yet satisfying dish that aligns with the healthful Mediterranean diet principles.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 piece large onion, finely chopped
• 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium piece zucchini, diced
• 1 small piece eggplant, diced
• 1 medium piece red bell pepper, diced
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 0.25 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the onion and cook until it becomes translucent, around 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, zucchini, eggplant, and bell pepper. Cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 4

Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing them to release their juices.

Step 5

Stir in the cooked quinoa, olives, parsley, basil, and toasted pine nuts.

Step 6

Season with oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine.

Step 7

Cook for another 3-5 minutes to heat through.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a stuffing for vegetables or as a standalone side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1628.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1707.0

Total Fat 107.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 4467.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 149.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.0g	0%
Total Sugars 32.3g
Protein 52.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1311.7mg	0%
Iron 23.2mg	0%
Potassium 3964.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.5%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 33.7%