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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Vegetables

Healthy stuffed bell peppers filled with quinoa, vegetables, and cheese, perfect for a nutritious dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups quinoa
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1 cup chopped bell peppers
  • 0.5 cup diced onion
  • 0.25 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  3. Add chopped zucchini and bell peppers to the skillet, cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  4. Mix cooked quinoa with sautéed vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and stir in shredded cheese.
  5. Cut the tops off bell peppers and remove seeds. Stuff peppers with quinoa and vegetable mixture.
  6. Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

Feel free to add a dash of hot sauce for extra flavor.
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