How to Make Quinoa Stuffed Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quinoa stuffed peppers are a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal. This recipe takes the classic stuffed pepper concept and gives it a healthy and flavorful twist by using quinoa as the main filling instead of the usual rice or meat.

Quinoa is a superfood that is packed with protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals, making it an excellent choice for a nutritious and filling meal. By combining it with fresh vegetables and seasonings, ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 small eggplant, diced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 bell peppers, tops cut off and seeded
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a deep baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Mix quinoa and water together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until fragrant and slightly translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add zucchini, eggplant, and tomato; cook until slightly tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir tomato sauce into vegetable mixture; cover and simmer until vegetables have softened, about 10 more minutes.
  • Stir quinoa into vegetable mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Fill bell peppers with quinoa-vegetable mixture. Place peppers in prepared baking dish. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bell peppers are slightly tender, about 18 minutes. Remove aluminum foil cover; sprinkle peppers with mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is bubbling and melted, about 5 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    251 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 348mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 107mg
    • Calcium: 182mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 621mg