Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

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Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Lightly grease a baking dish that will hold the peppers upright.
  3. Cut 1/2 inch from the top of the peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  4. In a large stock pot with a steamer tray, steam the peppers 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Remove and set aside while preparing the stuffing.
  6. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
  7. Add the onion, garlic and mushrooms and saute until tender.
  8. Add the oregano and tomatoes, reduce heat and simmer about 8 minutes.
  9. Fold in the cooked quinoa.
  10. Fill the peppers with the quinoa mixture and stand up with their sides touching in the prepared baking dish.
  11. Cover loosely with foil and bake until the peppers are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 302.1 Kcal (1265 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.59g 10%
Cholesterol 7.63mg 3%
Sodium 22.26mg 1%
Potassium 692.66mg 15%
Total Carbs 49.65g 17%
Sugars 8.75g 35%
Dietary Fiber 8.34g 33%
Protein 9.55g 19%
Vitamin C 122.7mg 204%
Vitamin A 3mg 100%
Iron 52.8mg 294%
Calcium 52.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 70.45 Kcal (295 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.54g 10%
Cholesterol 1.78mg 3%
Sodium 5.19mg 1%
Potassium 161.53mg 15%
Total Carbs 11.58g 17%
Sugars 2.04g 35%
Dietary Fiber 1.94g 33%
Protein 2.23g 19%
Vitamin C 28.6mg 204%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 100%
Iron 12.3mg 294%
Calcium 12.2mg 5%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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