Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are the healthy dinner recipe you've been looking for! This delicious recipe is going to win over even your picky eaters.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Servings: people

Calories: 386kcal

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cut the tops off of the peppers, remove the ribs and seeds, and then dice the tops of the peppers.
6 bell peppers
Place the hallowed out peppers in a large bowl and drizzle with a little olive oil. Cover with a plate and microwave for 7 to 10 minutes. Be very careful when you remove the plate as there will be a lot of steam.
While the peppers cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Add the chopped bell pepper tops, diced onion, and garlic. Sauté until soft, about five to seven minutes.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small yellow onion, 2 garlic cloves
Add the ground turkey and break up as you cook it. Season with parsley, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook until the meat is no longer pink.
1 pound ground turkey, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 1 tablespoon dried basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Stir in the cooked quinoa, pasta sauce, and one cup of the mozzarella cheese. Taste the mixture and add more salt and pepper to taste. Divide the mixture between the hollowed out bell peppers. Top with the remaining cheese.
2 cups cooked quinoa, 15 ounces tomato sauce, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

If your family prefers ground beef, that would work well as a substitute. Simply omit the olive oil in step four.
There are two great ways to cook quinoa. Most importantly, rinse it first. This eliminates the bitter taste of it. Stove top Quinoa: Place 1 cup rinsed quinoa in a small sauce pan. Add 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the water is fully absorbed and the quinoa is soft. Fluff it with a fork. Instant Pot Quinoa: Add 1 cup of rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water to the instant pot. Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Use the rice setting and cook for 12 minutes. At the end of the cook time, allow the pressure release valve to drop on its own. Open the top and fluff the quinoa with a fork.