Quinoa Stuffed Peppers With Broccoli

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Yellow peppers stuffed with quinoa, peppers, broccoli and cheese.

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

45 mins

Servings: 5

Calories: 290 kcal

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

3 yellow orange or red peppers, cut in half, membranes and seeds removed
2 cups quinoa cooked
1-2 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion diced, small
2 garlic chopped, cloves
½ cup broccoli chopped small, no stems
½ cup pepper diced
½ cup milk or chicken broth
¾ cup cheddar cheese grated
¾ cup Monterey jack cheese grated
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
red pepper flakes or sprinkle
salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Instructions

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Cook quinoa according to package directions. I use a rice cooker.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Saute chopped onions in 1 tablespoon olive oil for about 6 minutes.
Add chopped garlic, peppers and broccoli. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 6-8 minutes watching carefully.
In a bowl add the quinoa, milk, cheeses, spices and sautéed veggies. Stir gently.
Fill the pepper halves with the mixture. Pack it in tight.
Bake for about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and top with cheese. Cook for another minute or two or until cheese melts.

Nutrition Information

Calories 290kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 299mg (12%) Potassium 359mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 490IU (10%) Vitamin C 28.6mg (32%) Calcium 288mg (29%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290

% Daily Value*

Calories	290kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	26g	9%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	15g	23%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Cholesterol	32mg	11%
Sodium	299mg	12%
Potassium	359mg	8%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	490IU	10%
Vitamin C	28.6mg	32%
Calcium	288mg	29%
Iron	1.9mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.