Quinoa Stuffed Bell Pepper

August 07, 2014

As a side dish or a light meal, this tasty twist on traditional stuffed peppers packs the protein (and flavor) with a punch!

Stuffed Bell Peppers

• 1 cup cooked quinoa*
• ½ cup pre-cooked or canned beans (Myocoba, garbanzo, black beans… the choices are endless)
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup coarsely chopped almonds
• ¼ cup craisins
• ½ cup fruit juice (I like raspberry juice)
• 1 Tablespoon lemon (or lime) juice
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ cup feta cheese (hold a small amount back to sprinkle on top after baking)
• Green onion for garnish
• 1 large bell pepper halved lengthwise

Mix all of the ingredients except the green onions and bell pepper together in a medium sized bowl. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray, and place bell pepper halves in dish. Stuff the peppers with...
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Nutritions

Calories
662

Sodium
708mg
29% DV

Fat
24g
37% DV

Protein
23g
46% DV

Carbs
85g
29% DV

Fiber
9g
39% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 13g 69%

Polysaturated Fat 3g 23%

Monosaturated Fat 6g 41%

Cholesterol 76mg 25%

Sodium 708mg 29%

Potassium 753mg 21%

Protein 23g 46%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 9g 39%

Sugar 21g 42%

Vitamin A 484IU 9%

Vitamin B6 0.75mg 37%

Vitamin C 27mg 46%

Calcium 409mg 40%

Iron 4mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.