26/08/2026
🧀🫖 Gluten-Free Oolong Tea & Cheese Stuffed Peppers🌶️
Savoury, warming and gently aromatic
Oolong tea brings a soft, rounded savoury note to this simple baked dish — perfect for lunch, light supper or meal prep.
🛒Ingredients (serves 2–3)
Tea Infusion
2 tsp loose oolong tea (or black tea)
150ml hot water
Peppers
3 red peppers, halved and deseeded
150g cooked rice (or quinoa)
100g mature cheddar or feta, crumbled
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp brewed tea
Salt & pepper
Optional:
Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme)
Chilli flakes
👩🍳Method
Brew tea for 4–5 minutes, strain.
Preheat oven to 190°C (170°C fan).
Heat oil in a pan, cook onion and garlic until soft.
Stir in cooked rice, cheese, seasoning and 2 tbsp tea.
Fill pepper halves with mixture.
Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until peppers are tender and lightly charred.
Finish with herbs or chilli if desired.
🌿 Why it works: Tea adds depth like a light stock, lifting the savoury filling without overpowering.