Quinoa Stuffed Green Bell Peppers

April 22, 2015

This quinoa recipe for quinoa stuffed bell peppers is very easy and full of flavor and nutrition.

1 c. raw quinoa cooked (makes about 4 cups)
2 c. chicken broth
1 lb. 99% ground turkey
4 green peppers (or any color pepper)
2 c. steamed cauliflower
2 c. reduced fat cheese
1/2 c. green chiles (optional - I use hot)
Reduced sodium taco seasoning (optional)
White ground pepper (optional)

Preheat oven to 350º. Cook quinoa as directed, but use chicken broth instead of water. While quinoa is cooking, brown ground turkey and add taco seasoning – prepare as directed. Steam 2 cups of...
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Nutritions

Calories
3969

Sodium
9887mg
411% DV

Fat
192g
296% DV

Protein
322g
645% DV

Carbs
192g
65% DV

Fiber
55g
221% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 110g 550%

Polysaturated Fat 17g 112%

Monosaturated Fat 64g 404%

Cholesterol 4781mg 1604%

Sodium 9887mg 411%

Potassium 5430mg 155%

Protein 322g 645%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 55g 221%

Sugar 38g 77%

Vitamin A 9098IU 181%

Vitamin B6 4mg 212%

Vitamin C 763mg 1272%

Calcium 7828mg 782%

Iron 33mg 188%

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

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