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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers With Broccoli

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

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 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 cooked quinoa
  • 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • ½ cup broccoli chopped small, no stems
  • ½ cup peppers 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
  • sprinkle or red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. I use a rice cooker.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Saute chopped onions in 1 tablespoon olive oil for about 6 minutes.
  4. Add chopped garlic, peppers and broccoli. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 6-8 minutes watching carefully.
  5. In a bowl add the quinoa, milk, cheeses, spices and sautéed veggies. Stir gently.
  6. Fill the pepper halves with the mixture. Pack it in tight.
  7. 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 (10%) 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: 5Serving

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.