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.

Faisal Ladla
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Overall, I thought this recipe was great. The stuffed peppers were delicious and the quinoa filling was a nice change from the usual rice or meat filling.


Kevin Okoth
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The quinoa filling was a bit bland for my taste, but the peppers were delicious.


Sarada Adhikari
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I made these stuffed peppers for a party and they were a big hit! I will definitely be making them again.


Fathama Akatar
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These stuffed peppers were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious!


Babi Dhital
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed these stuffed peppers. The filling was flavorful and the peppers were roasted to perfection.


Steven chirwa
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These stuffed peppers were easy to make and very tasty. I would recommend using a variety of peppers for a more colorful dish.


Fitse Sure
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stuffed peppers turned out perfectly. My husband and I both loved them.


Cole Pichie
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The quinoa filling was a bit dry for my taste, but the peppers were delicious.


Sanjok Thapa
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I also added some chopped mushrooms and zucchini to the filling for extra flavor.


Kerri Bonka
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I made these stuffed peppers for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Fazla Bari
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These stuffed peppers were a hit with my family! The quinoa filling was hearty and flavorful, and the peppers were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.