Quinoa Stuffed Tri-Colored Bell Peppers

Quinoa Stuffed Tri-Colored Bell Peppers

Recipe by Manuel Villacorta, M.S., RD
Yield

6

servings
Calories

250

kcal
Serving Size

1 stuffed bell pepper

Wow your friends and family at your next potluck or gathering with this meatless main that also works as a great side dish.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp 30 ml canola oil

  • 1 1 medium-sized red onion, diced

  • 1 tbsp 15 ml garlic, minced

  • 1 cup 250 ml tri-colored quinoa, uncooked

  • 1 cup 250 ml edamame, frozen

  • 1/4 cup 60 ml golden raisins

  • 2 cups 500 ml low-sodium vegetable broth

  • 1/2 tsp 2 ml salt

  • 1/2 tsp 2 ml ground black pepper

  • 6 6 bell peppers, different colors, tops removed

  • Canola oil cooking spray

Directions

  • Heat a medium-sized sauce pan on medium-high heat. Add canola oil and heat for 1 minute. Add onion and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, or until onions become translucent. Add quinoa and stir around. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add edamame, raisins, broth, salt, and pepper. Mix together and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 10-15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked. Set aside and let it cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). Spray a medium-sized baking dish with canola oil spray.
  • Add quinoa mixture into each bell pepper. Line up bell peppers on the baking sheet and cover with aluminum foil. Cook for 40 minutes.
  • Remove baking dish from oven and remove aluminum foil. Place back in the oven and cook for another 20 minutes or until peppers are tender.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per container


  • Amount Per ServingCalories250
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 8g 11%
    • Saturated Fat .5g 0%
  • Cholesterol 0mg 0%
  • Sodium 250mg 11%
  • Potassium 684mg 15%
  • Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
    • Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
    • Total Sugars 13g
  • Protein 8g 16%

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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