Roasted Capsicum Stuffed with Pesto Quinoa and Goats Cheese
Roasted Capsicum Stuffed with Pesto Quinoa and Goats Cheese
Servings
2servings
Prep time
20minutes
Cooking time
35minutes
Calories
441kcal
Goat milk fat has showed a potential effect on the reduction of oxidative stress, which is associated with a reduction in anxiety behaviour.
Whole foods such as quinoa and red Capsicums are seen to have a positive effect on mental health. Quinoa is also a complex carbohydrate.
These good carbs may help prevent depression and anxiety by increasing levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin in your brain.
Ingredients
4 Red capsicum (tops cut out and seeds removed)
3/4 cup cooked quinoa
1 cup of wilted spinach chopped
1/4 spanish onion finely diced
1/4 cup basil pesto
1/4 cup goats cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 180c.
- Mix all ingredients together except the capsicum and goats cheese.
- Place the mix inside the empty capsicums and then top with goats cheese and place in oven for 35 minutes.
Notes
- KJ: 1848.19
- Cal: 441.73
- Protein: 22.21
- Fat: 20.12
- Sat Fat: 5.75
- Carbohydrate: 35.34
- Sugar: 24.50
- Free Sugar: 0.24
- Fibre: 15.90
- Contains over 100% of the recommended dietary intake of folate. Folate is essential for brain and nervous system function. It is used in the production of neurotransmitters and therefore helps support mental health. It is also needed to make red blood cells.
- Contains over 100% of the recommended dietary intake of Vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 helps to convert nutrients into energy and also supports brain and nervous system functioning.
- Contains over 100% of the recommended dietary intake of vitamin A. Vitamin A is a potent antioxidant. It supports eye health, immune system function, as well as egg and sperm quality.
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