Stuffed Peppers
Bell peppers stuffed with ground beef and quinoa.
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 6
- Type
- Main Dish, Lunch

Ingredients
Directions
- 1Cut the top off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Place upright in a small casserole dish with 1/2 cup water in the dish. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Microwave for 2 minutes.
- 2Prepare quinoa as directed on the package using the beef stock.
- 3Sauté chopped onions in a skillet with olive oil. Season with salt. When tender, add the ground beef and brown. Add chopped garlic and parsley. Season well with black pepper and paprika, to taste.
- 4Add the tomato sauce and simmer a few minutes to blend the flavors. Add the cooked quinoa.
- 5Stuff the beef and quinoa mix into the bell peppers. Bake in oven at 350 °F (175 °C) for 30 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
Nutrition Facts
Per 1 serving (281 g)
Calories216
Total Fat8.5 g
Saturated Fat3.2 g
Trans Fat0.5 g
Cholesterol48 mg
Sodium689 mg
Total Carbohydrate17.3 g
Dietary Fiber3.4 g
Sugars5.9 g
Protein18.1 g
- Potassium
- 439 mg
Per 100 g
- Calories
- 77
- Protein
- 6.4 g
- Carbs
- 6.2 g
- Fat
- 3.0 g
216kcal
- Protein 33%
- Carbs 32%
- Fat 35%
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