QUINOA-STUFFED PEPPERS

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"These peppers stuffed with quinoa taste yummy," Anna Engle proclaims from Streetsboro, Ohio. "My family and I enjoy them regularly, and I always look forward to leftovers."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
1/4 cup water
1 bay leaf
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 each medium sweet red, yellow and orange peppers
4 medium carrots, finely chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons sunflower kernels
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the broth, water and bay leaf to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Discard bay leaf. , Cut peppers in half lengthwise and discard seeds. In a large kettle, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water; invert onto paper towels., In a large nonstick skillet, saute the carrots and onions in oil until tender. Add the quinoa, sunflower kernels and seasonings; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Spoon into pepper halves. Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until peppers are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 520mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Noor Hossain
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These stuffed peppers were amazing! I've never had quinoa before, but it was so good in this dish. The peppers were perfectly cooked and the filling was so flavorful. I loved the addition of the black beans and corn. I will definitely be making these


mariam mariamshahid
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I'm not usually a fan of stuffed peppers, but these quinoa-stuffed peppers were delicious! The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful. I loved the combination of the quinoa, black beans, and corn. The peppers were also perfectly co


Emesiri Alex
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These stuffed peppers were a great way to use up some leftover quinoa. They were also a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. The peppers were sweet and the filling was savory. I loved the addition of the cheese. I will definitely be maki


Trenton Prine
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed these stuffed peppers. I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but it was cooked perfectly in this dish. The filling was also very flavorful. I loved the combination of the quinoa, black beans, and corn. I wi


H3ll0 K1TTY
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These stuffed peppers were delicious! I made them for dinner last night and my family loved them. The peppers were perfectly tender and the filling was moist and flavorful. I loved the combination of the quinoa, black beans, and corn. I will definite


Khan Jouo
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I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed these stuffed peppers. The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful. I loved the combination of the quinoa, black beans, and corn. The peppers were also perfectly cooked. I will d


Samia Hassan
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These stuffed peppers were a great way to use up some leftover quinoa. They were also a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. The peppers were sweet and the filling was savory. I loved the addition of the cheese. I will definitely be maki


Rich Argueta
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I was looking for a healthy and flavorful vegetarian dish, and these quinoa-stuffed peppers fit the bill perfectly! They were super easy to make and the end result was delicious. The quinoa was fluffy and the peppers were tender. I loved the combinat


Laura Davila
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OMG! These stuffed peppers were amazing! I've never had quinoa before, but it was so good in this dish. The peppers were perfectly cooked and the filling was so flavorful. I loved the addition of the black beans and corn. I will definitely be making


Shane Keith
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These quinoa-stuffed peppers were a hit! They were so easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of the quinoa, black beans, and corn. The peppers were perfectly tender and the filling was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be m