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Sicilian Quinoa and Tuna Stuffed Peppers

January 05, 2015

Add these protein-packed Sicilian Quinoa and Tuna Stuffed Peppers to your weekly meal plan for a nutritious, flavorful dinner that your family will adore! Thanks to the unique blend of delicious ingredients, including feta cheese, golden raisins, olives, sundried tomatoes, and tuna, this recipe will delight your tastebuds, satisfy your cravings, and keep you energized and strong for a healthy New Year!

3 cups cooked quinoa (you can also substitute with cooked brown rice, barley, or a combination of similar grains)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (12 ounce) can Bumble Bee tuna, drained (I like the Solid White Albacore in Water, but any variety would be delicious!)
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup diced red onion
¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
½ cup chopped sundried tomatoes
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
2 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
6 bell peppers, tops cut, stemmed and seeded

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine lemon juice and cooked quinoa. Add tuna, feta, onion, olives, tomatoes, parsley, pine nuts, and golden...
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Nutritions

Calories
692

Sodium
1190mg
49% DV

Fat
24g
37% DV

Protein
36g
73% DV

Carbs
80g
27% DV

Fiber
9g
39% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 5g 29%

Polysaturated Fat 6g 40%

Monosaturated Fat 11g 72%

Cholesterol 59mg 20%

Sodium 1190mg 49%

Potassium 840mg 24%

Protein 36g 73%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 9g 39%

Sugar 10g 21%

Vitamin A 942IU 18%

Vitamin B6 3mg 181%

Vitamin C 11mg 19%

Calcium 163mg 16%

Iron 6mg 34%

* 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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Nutritions

Calories
496

Sodium
284mg
11% DV

Fat
28g
43% DV

Protein
6g
12% DV

Carbs
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Fiber
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Sugar 29g 59%

Vitamin A 443IU 8%

Vitamin B6 0.4mg 20%

Vitamin C 5mg 8%

Calcium 65mg 6%

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Sodium
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Fat
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Protein
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Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 3g 12%

Sugar 29g 58%

Vitamin A 378IU 7%

Vitamin B6 1mg 73%

Vitamin C 24mg 40%

Calcium 43mg 4%

Iron 2mg 14%

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Sugar 1g 2%

Vitamin A 181IU 3%

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Iron 0.52mg 2%

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Nutritions

Calories
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Sodium
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Fat
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Protein
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Carbs
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