Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 green bell peppers, tops cut off
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1/4-1/2 red onion, diced
1 -2 minced garlic clove, depending on how much you like
3 tbsp diced green peppers (chop up the tops of the bell peppers when you cut them off)
1 (14 1/2 oz) can black beans, drained
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced petite tomatoes, drained well
1/8 cup salsa
3/4 cup corn
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp cumin
1/8 cup fresh cilantro , i use alot (use more or less depending on how much you like it.)

Directions:

Cook bell peppers in boiling water for 3-4 minutes to soften a little. (I did this because I was short on time and wanted to decrease baking time. You can of course, skip this and just stuff the raw peppers, then bake.).
Cook Quinoa in chicken broth, NOT water!
In a saucepan, sautee onions, garlic and chopped bell pepper tops.
Add rest of ingredients and cook until warmed through.
Fluff quinoa when it's done and add to saucepan with everything else.
Stuff peppers with the mix.
Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes depending on the size of your peppers and how much they cooked when they were pre-boiled. They should take no more than 15 minutes for smaller peppers. If you stuffed the peppers raw, they will need to bake for 30-40 minutes. Put a few tablespoons of water in the bottom of the dish too.).
NOTE: I wanted to add olives, but had none, so those would be good too. Some cheddar cheese would be great too.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	165.87 Kcal (694 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.1g	3%
Sodium	61.08mg	3%
Potassium	424.7mg	9%
Total Carbs	30.82g	10%
Sugars	4.38g	18%
Dietary Fiber	4.99g	20%
Protein	6.05g	12%
Vitamin C	85.2mg	142%
Vitamin A	2mg	66%
Iron	35.8mg	199%
Calcium	36.9mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	94.77 Kcal (397 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.2g	3%
Sodium	34.9mg	3%
Potassium	242.67mg	9%
Total Carbs	17.61g	10%
Sugars	2.5g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.85g	20%
Protein	3.46g	12%
Vitamin C	48.7mg	142%
Vitamin A	1.1mg	66%
Iron	20.4mg	199%
Calcium	21.1mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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