Best 8 Quinoa Or Rice Stuffed Peppers Recipes

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Quinoa or rice stuffed peppers are a delicious and hearty dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are a great way to use up leftover quinoa or rice, and they are also a healthy and budget-friendly option. Stuffed peppers can be made with a variety of fillings, including meat, vegetables, and cheese. They can also be baked, roasted, or grilled. This article will provide you with some tips for making the best quinoa or rice stuffed peppers, as well as a few different recipes to try.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

QUINOA OR RICE STUFFED PEPPERS



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This is a very heart friendly recipe and has no meat in it at all. Has tons of flavor and very filling. This dish freezes well for futire meals. Quinoa provides whole-grain goodness and a serving of protein. If you don't have quinoa you can use minute rice instead.

Provided by makhubbard somewher

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 halves, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finley chopped (1 cup)
2 celery ribs, finley chopped (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dy
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained, reserve liquid
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup quinoa or 3/4 cup rice
3 large carrots, grated (1 1/2 c)
1 1/2 cups grated reduced-fat monterey jack pepper cheese, divided
4 large red bell peppers, halved lengthwise, ribs removed

Steps:

  • Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook 5 minutes or until soft. Add Cumin and garlic, and saute for 1 minute. Stir in spinach and drained tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes or until most of the liqued has evaporated.
  • Stir in black beans, quinoa or rice, carrots, and 2 cups of water. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender. Stir in 1 cup of cheese. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Preheat oven to 350. Pour liquid from tomatoes in bottom of baking dish.
  • Fill each bell pepper half with heaping 3/4 c quiona mixture, and place in baking dish. Cover with foil, and bake 1 hour. Uncover, and sprinkle each pepper with 1 Tbs. remaining cheese. Bake 15 minutes. Transfer stuffed peppers to serving plates, and drizzle each peppers with pan juices before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.1, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 18.9, Sodium 178.2, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 8.7, Protein 14.5

QUINOA STUFFED PEPPERS



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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!

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 250.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 347.5 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

QUINOA AND VEGETABLE STUFFED PEPPERS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup quinoa
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
6 small bell peppers, mixed colors, seeded and halved
3 tablespoons EVOO, plus extra for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 small firm eggplant, trimmed of half the skin, chopped
1 small to medium firm zucchini, seeded and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 fresh chile pepper, such as Fresno, thinly sliced, or 1 teaspoon dried crushed pepper
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, a handful, chopped
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta or ricotta salata cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Bring the quinoa and stock to a boil. Cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the grain looks translucent, 12 to 15 minutes. Then fluff with a fork. You will have about 4 cups of cooked grain.
  • Drizzle the bell pepper halves with EVOO and season both sides with salt and pepper. Roast cut-side down until the skins begin to char and the peppers are just tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool to room temp, then arrange in a baking dish cut-side up.
  • Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons EVOO, 3 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, eggplant, zucchini, onions and chiles, and season with salt and pepper. Cook partially covered to tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the herbs and tomatoes, and combine with the quinoa.
  • Fill the pepper halves with the quinoa and vegetable stuffing and drizzle with EVOO. Cool and chill for a make-ahead meal. To serve, roast in a 375 degree F oven until the peppers are hot through. Serve the pepper halves topped with lots of cheese crumbles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 23 milligrams, Sodium 638 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 10 grams

BROWN RICE STUFFED PEPPERS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 medium red, yellow or orange bell peppers
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
Half a pound plant-based ground meat, such as Beyond Meat
2 shallots, chopped
1 fennel, cut into 1/3-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
One 14-ounce can baby Roma or cherry tomatoes, such as Mutti, crushed by hand
1 cup baby spinach, chopped
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup grated Provolone piccante cheese or mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cut off the top 1/3 inch of each pepper, remove and discard the seeds. If needed, cut a small amount of the bottom off each pepper so that they sit flat. Season the insides evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Nestle the peppers inside an 8-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat another minute. Add the plant-based meat and use the back of a wooden spoon to break apart the meat into small pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned, about 5 minutes. Add the shallots, fennel, oregano and 1 teaspoon salt and cook another 4 minutes or until fragrant and the vegetables begin to soften. Stir in the rice, tomatoes, spinach, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, basil and pepper and cook until the spinach is wilts and the cheese is melted. Divide the mixture among the peppers. Top with the Provolone piccante. Add 1/2 cup of water to the bottom of the pan. Bake the peppers for 40 minutes or until the cheese is melted and peppers are soft but not falling apart. Serve hot.

QUINOA TACO-STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: large bell peppers, olive oil, medium onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, quinoa, vegetable stock, black beans, corn, shredded cheese, enchilada sauce, sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 large bell peppers, try to find peppers with flat bases that can stand upright
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 ½ cups vegetable stock
15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed, 1 can
1 cup corn
1 cup shredded cheese
½ cup enchilada sauce, or salsa
sour cream
guacamole
shredded cheese
fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Wash and dry the peppers.
  • Using a sharp knife, take off their tops and remove the seeds and pith.
  • Arrange the peppers in an oven-safe dish so that they stand upright.
  • Bake the peppers for 20 minutes.
  • While the peppers are baking, begin cooking the quinoa.
  • Add olive oil to a medium-sized pot or dutch oven with a lid. Add onion and cook over medium heat until tender, about 3 minutes, or until starting to become tender.
  • Add garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Add spices and quinoa. Sauté the quinoa for 1-2 minutes before adding the the vegetable stock.
  • Add the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil over high heat for 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook covered for 20 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and has absorbed all the remaining liquid.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and add in the beans, corn, cheese, and enchilada sauce. Mix everything together thoroughly.
  • Spoon the quinoa mixture into the pre-baked peppers, being sure to press the mixture firmly into the peppers.
  • Generously top with cheese and return to the oven for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Allow the peppers to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with toppings of your choice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 727 calories, Carbohydrate 87 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 18 grams

QUINOA UNSTUFFED PEPPERS



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This deconstructed stuffed pepper dish packs a wallop of flavor. I truly make it all the time, and I make sure my freezer's stocked with single-serve portions to take to work. -Rebecca Ende, Phoenix, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups vegetable stock
3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring stock to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat., In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with peppers and onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in quinoa. Freeze option: Place cooled quinoa mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 760mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STUFFED PEPPERS WITH QUINOA



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Quinoa adds crunch, corn lends sweetness and color, and red pepper flakes ratchet up the heat in these tender stuffed peppers. Whole wheat rolls or breadsticks and a pitcher of iced tea make for a standout supper. -Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
4 large green peppers
3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce, divided
3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Drain tomatoes reserving juice; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed., Meanwhile, cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. In a Dutch oven, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; invert onto paper towels., In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, parsley, paprika, salt, pepper flakes and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in one can tomato sauce, corn, quinoa and tomatoes; heat through., Spoon into pepper halves. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the reserved tomato juice and remaining tomato sauce; pour over peppers., Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until peppers are tender. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

VEGAN QUINOA-STUFFED PEPPERS



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A vegan and gluten-free spin on stuffed peppers. I don't enjoy the Mexican flavors usually associated with quinoa, so this recipe closely resembles the flavor of a standard beef-and-rice stuffed pepper, minus the fat but with complete protein and lots of veggies! Sometimes there may be enough stuffing left over for a fifth pepper, but honestly, I like the stuffing plain, too!

Provided by soymustache

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan

Time 1h12m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (14.5 ounce) can vegetable broth
¼ cup water
1 bay leaf
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
cooking spray
4 large green bell peppers - tops, seeds, and membranes removed
water to cover
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 carrots, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 large white mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine broth, water, and bay leaf in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in tomato paste, parsley, salt, paprika, oregano, basil, and thyme.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 10x15-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each green bell pepper so it stands upright, if necessary. Fill a 4-quart Dutch oven with enough water to cover the peppers and bring to a boil. Add peppers and cook until tender but firm, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, celery, and garlic; saute until tender, about 6 minutes. Add the cooked quinoa; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add mushrooms. Spoon mixture into peppers and place into the prepared pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until peppers are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.6 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 910.3 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right peppers. Look for bell peppers that are firm, brightly colored, and have smooth skin. Avoid peppers that are bruised or have soft spots.
  • Prepare the peppers properly. Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and ribs. Rinse the peppers thoroughly and pat them dry.
  • Cook the filling thoroughly. Whether you are using quinoa or rice, make sure that it is cooked through before stuffing the peppers. This will help to prevent the peppers from becoming soggy.
  • Stuff the peppers tightly. This will help to keep the filling in place and prevent the peppers from falling apart.
  • Bake the peppers at a high temperature. This will help to create a crispy crust on the peppers and prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Serve the peppers hot. Stuffed peppers are best served hot, right out of the oven. They can be served as a main course or a side dish.

Conclusion:

Stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of fillings. Whether you are using quinoa or rice, vegetables, or meat, there is a stuffed pepper recipe out there for everyone. With a little planning and effort, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that your family and friends will love.

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