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

Oyun Dash
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The peppers were cooked perfectly.


Linnette Mashego
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The quinoa stuffing was really flavorful.


David Albertson
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I will definitely be making these again.


Benjiman Williams
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These stuffed peppers were delicious!


Biju Joseph
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The quinoa stuffing is so flavorful and the peppers are always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Tushar Roy
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These stuffed peppers were easy to make and turned out great! The quinoa stuffing was a nice change from the usual rice stuffing. I will definitely be making these again.


Eliana Giannola
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I made these stuffed peppers for my family last night and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. The quinoa stuffing was really flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Kushani Maheesha
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These stuffed peppers were delicious! The quinoa stuffing was really flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


saiful rume
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The quinoa stuffing is so flavorful and the peppers are always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Mutyabule Sharon
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These stuffed peppers were easy to make and turned out great! The quinoa stuffing was a nice change from the usual rice stuffing. I will definitely be making these again.


Renee Guill
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I made these stuffed peppers for dinner last night and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. The quinoa stuffing was really flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


TakIn Allfades
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I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! The quinoa stuffing was especially good. I will definitely be making this again.


Melody Nezuko
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These stuffed peppers were a hit with my family! The quinoa stuffing was flavorful and hearty, and the peppers were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this dish again.