Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers Recipe Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

“These peppers stuffed with quinoa taste yummy,” Anna Engle proclaims from Streetsboro, Ohio. “My family and I enjoy them regularly, and I always look forward to leftovers.”

This recipe is:

Healthy

Diabetic Friendly

  • Rate
  • Print
  • Grocery List
  • Recipe Box
  • My Savings
  • Email
[X]

Rate Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers Recipe
  • Prep: 35 min. Bake: 20 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
35 20 55

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 each medium sweet red, yellow and orange peppers
  • 4 medium carrots, finely chopped
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower kernels
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Dash cayenne pepper

Directions

  • In a small saucepan, bring the broth, water and bay leaf to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Discard bay leaf.
  • Cut peppers in half lengthwise and discard seeds. In a large kettle, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water; invert onto paper towels.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute the carrots and onions in oil until tender. Add the quinoa, sunflower kernels and seasonings; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Spoon into pepper halves. Place in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until peppers are tender. Yield: 6 servings.

Editor's Note: Look for quinoa in the cereal, rice or organic food aisle.

Nutritional Analysis: 2 stuffed pepper halves equals 221 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 520 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers in Light & Tasty February/March 2006, p63

Recipe Slideshows

Browse slideshows featuring our best recipes, holiday ideas, easy how-tos, cooking tips, and more!

Get Recipes >

Top 10 Recipes

A collection of our favorite, highest-rated recipes—including the best dessert, dinner and holiday recipes.

Get Recipes >

Reviews for Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers

Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >

(1-9) of 9 reviews

Reviewed on May. 11, 2013 by JKvigne

It was great! Will definitely make again!

Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2012 by Neeserwoman

A few small changes. I mixed a little parmesean into the quinoa mixture before stuffing. I also opened a can of stewed tomatoes. Used the juice with a little water to "stew" the peppers, and topped the peppers with the tomatoes prior to baking. yum.

Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2011 by gourmandy

I've been experimenting with different quinoa recipe and this was good. I found another quinoa pepper recipe that uses South American flavors that I really love too. It's over at a blog called ellebeaugrease.blogspot.com. Great recipes and a good way to use quinoa for dinner.

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2011 by jmscoker

Great alternative to stuffing peppers with rice. You can get creative by adding some beans, corn, or diced zucchini.

Reviewed on May. 23, 2011 by lbailla1

very good!

Reviewed on May. 23, 2011 by lbailla1

very good!

Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2011 by brettoni

These are totally delicious! I made one modification and added shredded cheese on top toward the end of baking.

Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2010 by joedebfry

I made these as the recipe is written. I really like them! I put any leftovers in the freezer and take a couple peppers to work for my lunch.

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2010 by love_my_life

ok- i am not a vegetarian but wanted to make this as my first quinoa recipe. I did not precook the quinoa- and swapped beef broth for the veg broth.

I mixed all ingred minus the 1/4 C h20 and oil. I did not precook anything either. I added 3/4 lb raw lean ground beef together to the mixture and stuffed 6 red peppers without the tops (I didn't split them like the picture). I chopped up the tops and added them to the mixture as well. I also poked holes in the bottoms of the peppers for drainage.

I next put them all in the crockpot for 6 hours on low. The peppers turned out great and I really enjoyed them. Low fat and tasty! Easy too... :)

 
 

Memorial Day Recipes

Memorial Day Recipes
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT