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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

These quinoa stuffed peppers with kale are a delicious and nutritious way to add more veggies to your diet. The combination of fluffy quinoa, sautéed kale, and flavorful spices creates a filling and satisfying mixture that's stuffed inside colorful bell peppers, then baked to perfection. Loaded with protein, fiber, and vitamins, they make a healthy and satisfying meal option that everyone will love!
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 527kcal
Author: Marie

Ingredients

  • 6 medium-sized bell peppers
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 3 cups chicken broth divided (2 cups and 1 cup)
  • 6 cups kale washed and dried
  • 2 medium onions diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 oz reduced fat cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Slice 4 bell peppers in half lengthwise and set aside
  • Dice the remaining 2 bell peppers and set aside
  • In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the quinoa and 2 cups of the chicken broth and cook according to the package directions; set aside when finished
  • In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat and saute the onion and garlic for 1 minute; add the kale and diced bell peppers and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables have softened; remove and set aside.
  • Add ground meat to the saute pan, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until no longer pink
  • Season with salt and pepper
  • Fold the quinoa and vegetables into the ground meat and mix well
  • Arrange halved peppers in a baking casserole dish and fill with quinoa-vegetable-meat mixture
  • Pour 1 cup of chicken broth into bottom of casserole dish and then cover casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes
  • Remove foil, top with cheese and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until cheese has melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 948mg | Potassium: 1619mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 15696IU | Vitamin C: 327mg | Calcium: 440mg | Iron: 8mg