Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
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Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
43
Low
Glycemic Load
18
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories314.6 kcal (16%)
Total Fat10.4 g (15%)
Carbs40.7 g (16%)
Sugars12.8 g (14%)
Protein14.6 g (29%)
Sodium830.8 mg (42%)
Fiber10.3 g (37%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
6bell peppers
any colors you like
¾ cupquinoa
rinsed and drained
1 ½ cupswater
1 tablespoonolive oil
½ cupyellow onion
finely chopped
2carrots
chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
2stalks celery
cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 cupcrimini mushrooms
chopped
2 clovesgarlic
minced
25 ouncemarinara sauce
15 ouncecan white beans cannellini
or other small white beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoonsfresh parsley
minced
salt
pepper
1 ½ cupsmozzarella cheese
grated, divided
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2
Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the ribs and seeds. Place the peppers, cut sides up, in a baking dish. (You may need two baking dishes to fit them all.) Set aside.
Step 3
Place the quinoa and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cover and simmer until all of the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Step 4
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, carrot, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until they begin to soften and brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Remove from the heat.
Step 5
Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the vegetables and stir to combine.
Step 6
Add the beans, cooked quinoa, parsley, and ¾ cup of the mozzarella to the skillet, and stir until evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 7
Scoop the filling into each of the bell pepper halves, and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes, until the peppers have slightly softened and the filling is hot. Uncover and bake for 5 more minutes, until the cheese just begins to brown. Let stand for about 5 minutes before serving.
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