If you're seeking a flavorful and versatile dish that's both delicious and wholesome, look no further than stuffed peppers with quinoa. This delectable dish combines the goodness of quinoa, a nutritious grain rich in protein and fiber, with the vibrant flavors of colorful bell peppers, resulting in a satisfying vegetarian meal that can be tailored to your preferences. Whether you prefer a hearty traditional rendition or a lighter, healthier spin, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating the ultimate stuffed peppers with quinoa, ensuring a delightful experience for both your taste buds and overall well-being.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
QUINOA-STUFFED PEPPERS
Chipotle chiles, black beans and pepper Jack cheese give a flavorful boost to these quinoa-stuffed peppers. We've sped things up by steaming the peppers and using quick-cooking quinoa. We like the look of tri-colored quinoa, but any quinoa you have on hand will work. If possible, choose peppers that will stand upright.
Provided by Jasmine Smith
Categories Healthy Bell Pepper Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut off stem end of each bell pepper. Chop the pepper tops to yield 1 cup. Remove and discard seeds and membranes from peppers. Bring about 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add the peppers; cover and steam until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Remove the peppers and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and the chopped pepper tops; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, chipotles and adobo; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and add quinoa, black beans, tomatoes, corn and salt; fold until well combined.
- Stand the peppers upright in an 11-by-7-inch baking dish. (Trim the bottoms, if necessary, to keep the peppers upright.) Spoon about 1 cup quinoa mixture into each pepper, packing it in tightly. Cover the stuffed peppers with foil.
- Bake the peppers until warmed through, about 10 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle the peppers evenly with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until the cheese melts and browns slightly, 5 to 8 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 357.1 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
QUINOA-STUFFED PEPPERS
"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
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
QUINOA AND VEGETABLE STUFFED PEPPERS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
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
QUINOA STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
These stuffed bell peppers will provide the nutrition that you need for a healthy, balanced meal!
Provided by Chungah Rhee
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, green chiles, corn, beans, tomatoes, cheeses, cilantro, cumin, garlic, onion and chili powder, salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon the filling into each bell pepper cavity. Place on prepared baking dish, cavity side up, and bake until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through, about 25-30 minutes. Serve immediately.
GROUND BEEF AND QUINOA-STUFFED PEPPERS
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Provided by Food Network
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Mix first 5 ingredients just until blended. Cut tops off peppers; remove and discard seeds. Fill peppers with meat mixture; place in shallow baking dish. Top with marinara sauce. Bake 50 min. to 1 hour or until meat mixture is done (160°F). Substitute: Substitute cooked long-grain brown rice for the quinoa.
STUFFED RED PEPPER WITH QUINOA AND CHICKPEAS
This is a very healthy, vegetarian main course with lots of protein from the chickpeas and quinoa. The flavors in this recipe are a blend of Persian and Mediterranean. Very easy to make and super satisfying! This freezes really well for a dinner or lunch later on (goat cheese and all!)
Provided by Katherine
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes Vegetarian
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Mix garbanzo beans, stewed tomatoes, walnuts, raisins, white parts of green onions, lemon juice, chili powder, garlic powder, mint, and cinnamon together in a bowl; stir in cooked quinoa.
- Arrange red bell pepper halves, hollow-side facing upwards, in the prepared baking sheet. Spoon quinoa mixture into each red bell pepper half.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bell peppers are tender, about 30 minutes. Spoon a few teaspoons of drippings from the bottom of the baking dish over each stuffed pepper; top each with 1 tablespoon goat cheese and green parts of green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.3 calories, Carbohydrate 78.5 g, Cholesterol 6.9 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 654.2 mg, Sugar 21.4 g
QUINOA-STUFFED PEPPERS WITH ROAST TOMATOES & FETA
Providing an impressive 4 of your 5-a-day, along with calcium, vitamin C and iron, this delicious veggie dinner is easy to make and full of flavour
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Lunch
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Tip the quinoa into a small pan, pour in 400ml water, then stir in the tomato purée, garlic and bouillon powder. Cook, covered, over a low heat for 20 mins before adding the chickpeas, spinach and basil, then cook for a further 5 mins. Leave to stand for 5 mins, so all the liquid is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, rub the peppers with a little oil and place, cut-side down, on a baking tray. Roast for 10 mins, add the cherry tomatoes, then roast for 10 mins more.
- Stir the tomatoes, feta and pumpkin seeds into the quinoa, spoon into the pepper halves and serve with the rocket, tossed with the oil and balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 48 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 48 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium
QUINOA STUFFED PEPPERS
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
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 UNSTUFFED PEPPERS
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
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
QUINOA TACO-STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked quinoa or cook a large batch ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator or freezer.
- For a vegetarian version of the recipe, omit the ground beef and add an extra cup of cooked quinoa.
- If you don't have bell peppers, you can use other vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, or tomatoes.
- To make the stuffed peppers ahead of time, cook them according to the recipe and let them cool completely. Then, store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.
- When you're ready to serve, reheat the stuffed peppers in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, or until they're heated through.
Conclusion:
Stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. They're also a great way to use up leftover quinoa and vegetables. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a stuffed pepper recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give stuffed peppers a try!
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