
By Veronique Eichler
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
4 steps
Prep:30minCook:1h 10min
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:07:49 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
43
Low
Glycemic Load
11
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories198.9 kcal (10%)
Total Fat7.9 g (11%)
Carbs24.3 g (9%)
Sugars4.6 g (5%)
Protein9.9 g (20%)
Sodium612.8 mg (31%)
Fiber3.8 g (14%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

½ cupquinoa
rinsed thoroughly

1 cupvegetable broth

1 teaspoonextra-virgin olive oil

2garlic cloves
chopped

¾ cupcanned crushed tomatoes

¼ teaspoonkosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

3 tablespoonsgrated pecorino romano cheese

½ cupbaby spinach
chopped

2 tablespoonsfresh basil
chopped

1 ozwhole milk mozzarella cheese shredded

1yellow pepper
large

1red pepper
large

4 tablespoonscanned crushed tomatoes

2 teaspoonspecorino romano cheese
grated

1 ozwhole milk mozzarella cheese shredded

⅓ cupvegetable broth
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the filling: Place rinsed quinoa in a medium saucepan. Add the broth and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil and garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper to taste, and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes to develop the flavors. Remove the pan from heat, add the cooked quinoa, Romano, spinach, basil and mozzarella.



Step 3
For the peppers: Halve the peppers lengthwise and remove the core and seeds. Place the peppers cut-side-up in a baking dish. Fill each pepper with 1/2 cup of the filling. Top each with 1 tablespoon crushed tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon Romano and 1 tablespoon Mozzarella. Pour the broth into the bottom of the dish. Cover tightly with foil.


Step 4
Bake until the peppers are soft, about 50 minutes. Remove them from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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