QUINOA-STUFFED GREEN BELL PEPPERS

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Make and share this Quinoa-Stuffed Green Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup quinoa
4 sweet green peppers
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
8 mushrooms, sliced
1 cup frozen corn kernels or 1 cup canned corn kernel
2 tablespoons minced fresh coriander (, substitute parsley if you wish) or 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro (, substitute parsley if you wish)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh garlic
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Rinse quinoa under cold water; drain well.
  • In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to boil and then stir in quinoa.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and quinoa is translucent.
  • Cut 1/2-inch off top of green peppers and remove seeds.
  • In a large saucepan filled with boiling water, cook peppers for 5 minutes or until tender-crisp.
  • Remove from water and drain well, upside down.
  • In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and cook onion until tender; stir in mushrooms, quinoa, corn, half the coriander, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and pepper flakes.
  • Stuff this mixture into peppers.
  • Sprinkle with bread crumbs and remaining coriander.
  • Bake in a greased 8-inch baking dish in a preheated 350F (180C) oven for 30 minutes or until heated through.

SR SHORIF
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Brooklyn Dale
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. I love how easy it is to make and how versatile it is.


Niko FF
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure it would be perfect for someone who enjoys a little heat.


Mariam Adebiyi
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I'm not sure why this recipe has so many positive reviews. I found it to be bland and uninspired.


Hemon Hemonhemon
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I'm always looking for new recipes that are both healthy and delicious. This recipe definitely fits the bill!


Anita brown
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the colorful bell peppers and the quinoa was a nice change from rice.


Israr Ahmed
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The quinoa and vegetables were so flavorful and satisfying.


Gawii Mentol
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This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover quinoa. I added some black beans and corn for a little extra protein and flavor.


Sarah Wells
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I followed the recipe exactly and the quinoa turned out mushy. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Hawre Osman
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could use some more spices or herbs.


Mahnoor Arshad
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were flavorful.


Morgan Masika
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Delicious and healthy! I'll definitely be making this again.


Babu Traders
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook quinoa, and this recipe definitely delivered. The bell peppers added a nice smoky flavor.


Bilal BHI
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the flavors and how well the quinoa and vegetables complemented each other.


Ravi Patl
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So easy to make and absolutely delicious! I'm not a big fan of bell peppers, but this recipe changed my mind.


Ricco Castellanos
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Amazing recipe! I love how versatile it is -- I added some chopped walnuts and dried cranberries for a little extra texture and sweetness.