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Sicilian Quinoa and Tuna Stuffed Peppers

Blair Lonergan, The Seasoned Mom
January 05, 2015
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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!

6
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
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Calories
461

Sodium
983mg
40% DV

Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
13g
26% DV

Carbs
73g
24% DV

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