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Stuffed Peppers

Bell peppers stuffed with ground beef and quinoa.

Prep time
30 min
Cook time
30 min
Servings
6
Type
Main Dish, Lunch
Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 2Prepare quinoa as directed on the package using the beef stock.
  3. 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.
  4. 4Add the tomato sauce and simmer a few minutes to blend the flavors. Add the cooked quinoa.
  5. 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
  • Protein 33%
  • Carbs 32%
  • Fat 35%

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