Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 medium-large bell peppers, any color
3/4 cup dry quinoa
1 can vegetable broth (or 2 cups)
1 package mushrooms , any variety, sliced
1/2 onion, diced
1 garlic clove, finely diced
salt/pepper to taste
olive oil

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375*.
Cut the peppers in half length-wise and take out the seeds.
Place onto a lined cookie sheet face up and salt the insides.
Pre-cook the peppers while you prepare the stuffing.
In a medium saucepan, add a little olive oil and sauté the onions, garlic, and mushrooms on low-med low until soft.
Salt and pepper the veggies, then add the quinoa.
Stir 1 minute to coat in the olive oil.
Add the veggie broth and cover.
Simmer on low per package directions (about 15 minutes).
Once the peppers have softened and slightly browned in the oven, remove them and stuff with the quinoa mixture.
Cook approximately 10-15 mins more until the quinoa is a little browned on top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	302.9 Kcal (1268 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.84g	9%
Cholesterol	1.64mg	1%
Sodium	852.37mg	36%
Potassium	676.85mg	14%
Total Carbs	53.32g	18%
Sugars	8.58g	34%
Dietary Fiber	6.54g	26%
Protein	9.65g	19%
Vitamin C	123.4mg	206%
Vitamin A	3mg	99%
Iron	54.2mg	301%
Calcium	55.1mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	79.75 Kcal (334 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.54g	9%
Cholesterol	0.43mg	1%
Sodium	224.41mg	36%
Potassium	178.2mg	14%
Total Carbs	14.04g	18%
Sugars	2.26g	34%
Dietary Fiber	1.72g	26%
Protein	2.54g	19%
Vitamin C	32.5mg	206%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	99%
Iron	14.3mg	301%
Calcium	14.5mg	6%

* 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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