Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Name: Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 80 min
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

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This vegetarian dish is so filling, and I love it because its incredibly versatile. You can add whatever spices and vegetables you like!

Recipe by Amanda

Updated on September 23, 2022

close up view of Quinoa Stuffed bell Peppers on a white plate

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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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

Directions

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 Facts (per serving)

251	Calories
10g	Fat
32g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 251
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	12%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Sodium 348mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 8g	27%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 107mg	537%
Calcium 182mg	14%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 621mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.