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Spicy Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
These gluten-free stuffed bell peppers are the perfect blend of crunchy, hearty flavor with a kick of spice! An easy side dish or even a hearty meatless lunch idea.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 164 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups quinoa cooked
- 3 bell peppers large
- 3 button mushrooms chopped
- 1 zucchini quartered
- 7 talks asparagus diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a pan with tinfoil.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil slightly over medium heat.
- Once oil is heated, add the garlic and pepper flakes
- Let the mixture begin to sizzle (about two minutes) then add the vegetables.
- Cover with a lid and let cook for four to five minutes.
- Add in the quinoa and mix well making sure everything is coated.
- Cover with a lid and cook for two more minutes or until vegetables are almost tender. If using any additional protein, add it in here.
- Remove lid and cook an additional three minutes for everything to thicken up.
- Prep the peppers by cutting them in half, removing the seeds, and any extra skin.
- Carefully divide the vegetable mixture into the peppers and place on the baking tray.
- Bake for 25 minutes and let cool slightly before eating. Top with any additional fixings.
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Notes
- Serve the bell peppers either as whole peppers stuffed standing up (in which case flatten the bottom as much as possible, or sliced in half and stuffed on their sides (thus doubling the servings).
- Top the gluten-free stuffed bell peppers with sliced green onions, kimchi, avocado, or salsa for additional flavor.
- To make the stuffed peppers paleo or whole30 approved, use cauliflower rice in place of quinoa.
Nutrition Information
Calories
164kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
12mg
(1%)
Potassium
367mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2121IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
84mg
(93%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 367mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2121IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.