Cheese and Quinoa Stuffed Red Pepper

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 485.7
  • Total Fat: 26.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 29.7 mg
  • Sodium: 222.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 49.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.2 g
  • Protein: 16.1 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Cheese and Quinoa Stuffed Red Pepper calories by ingredient



Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    0.25 cup dry quinoa

    1 large red bell pepper

    1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

    0.25 cup minced red onion

    0.25 tsp minced garlic

    0.25 cup shredded carrots

    0.25 cup baby spinach

    0.25 cup sliced white button mushrooms

    0.5 tsp salt-free italian herb seasoning

    0.25 cup finely shredded cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Place quinoa and 0.5 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until all water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Set aside and keep covered.

While quinoa cooks, use a sharp knife to cut the top off the pepper and remove the seeds and membranes; keep the pepper whole. Set aside.

Heat a medium skillet on medium-high; add olive oil. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, carrots, spinach, mushrooms, and seasoning and saute until vegetables are slightly tender, about 4 minutes.

Transfer sauteed vegetables to a bowl. Mix in cooked quinoa, and gently fold in chedder.

Fill pepper with the mixture. Place in a baking dish and bake uncovered for 15 minutes or until pepper is slightly charred. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Serving Size: 1



Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LORELAIS.