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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

 

 

Last night I made these delicious grain free and gluten free stuffed peppers that were absolutely wonderful. I used quinoa as my filler instead of the traditional rice that is typically used when making stuffed peppers. A lot of people refer to quinoa as a grain, but technically quinoa is not a true grain but is the seed of the Chenopodium or Goosefoot plant. It is used as a grain and substituted for grains because of it’s cooking characteristics. The name comes from the Greek words, “chen” (a goose) and “pous” (a foot). This is due to a resemblance of the leaves of the plant to the webbed foot of a goose. The leaves are lobed or toothed and often triangular in shape. The succulent-like plant grows from 4 to 6 feet high and has many angular branches. The flower heads are branched and when in seed looks much like millet, with large clusters of seeds at the end of a stalk. The plant will grow in a variety of conditions but favors a cool, arid climate and higher elevations. Beets, spinach, Swiss chard, and lamb’s quarters are all relatives of quinoa.

I grew quinoa this past summer in my garden. To learn how to grow your own quinoa, you can read my gardening article here.

 

 

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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers


★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
  • Author: Halle Cottis
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 pepper halves 1x
  • Category: main dish
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: american
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Here is a delicious grain free and gluten free stuffed pepper recipe.

 


Ingredients

  • 2 large peppers
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 14.5 oz can organic fire roasted tomatoes and green chilies (can use fresh if desired)
  • 1/3 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup raw cheese of choice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp unrefined sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  2. Halve peppers lengthwise, remove stem and seeds and immerse peppers into boiling water for 3 minutes.
  3. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle the inside of the pepper with some salt.
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, heat turkey and onions till onions are tender and meat is cooked (about 5 minutes).
  5. Stir in uncooked quinoa, water, undrained tomatoes and chilies, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 18 minutes.
  6. Remove lid and add 1/4 cup raw cheese.
  7. Fill peppers with meat mixture and put in an 8x8x2 pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and top with remaining cheese (1/4 cup) and put back into the oven for 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

Nutrition Info: Calories: 348.0 Fat: 16.4g Carbohydrates: 20.1g Protein: 29.5g

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 halve

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Comments

  1. Jan Martin Whitlinger says

    February 27, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    I’ve made both of your stuffed peppers recipes now, and this is my favorite of the two–although I usually use grass-fed ground beef. Yum is right!

    Reply
  2. Rhonda Harader Cain says

    February 27, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    I bought peppers this past weekend with stuffed peppers in mind. We prefer the quinoa. : )

    Reply
  3. Tina Walker McCullom says

    March 1, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    Ok feeling stupid here…but isn’t quinoa a grain?

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  4. Whole Lifestyle Nutrition says

    March 1, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    no it is a seed Tina…it sometime is labeled as a grain, but it actually is a seed..A lot of people refer to quinoa as a grain, but technically quinoa is not a true grain, but is the seed of the Chenopodium or Goosefoot plant. It is used as a grain and substituted for grains because of it’s cooking characteristics.

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  5. Jan Martin Whitlinger says

    March 1, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    Tina, it also has more protein than grains…

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  6. Tina Walker McCullom says

    March 1, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    Thanks Halle!

    Reply
  7. Tina Walker McCullom says

    March 1, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    @ Jan Martin Whitlinger, that’s what I like about it, they call it a complete whole food, love the stuff don’t cook it often enough though still learning things to do with it. I will have to try Halle’s peppers with it. Right now I am racking my brain for proteins for friday meals & I tend to forget about quinoa

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  8. Whole Lifestyle Nutrition says

    March 1, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    Can you do fish on Fridays Tina?

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  9. Tina Walker McCullom says

    March 1, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    Yes but I do that for dinner, thinkin more about breakfast and lunch, I do have a quinoa salad that I can do for lunch, just have to get my protein in my meals 🙂

    Reply
  10. Kristy Guilfoy says

    March 1, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    oh, these look good! Hopefully I will have some time this weekend to make some. 🙂

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  11. KristyGuilfoy says

    March 6, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    I made these the other night with beef instead of turkey. (i didn’t feel like buying perdue) They were delicious.  Can’t wait to have some leftovers!

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    • hallecottis says

      March 6, 2012 at 5:03 pm

       @KristyGuilfoy Oh great, so glad you enjoyed them 🙂

      Reply
  12. GFPantry says

    April 10, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    What a fabulous dinner recipe! I am featuring this fantastic dish this week on Allergy Free Wednesdays!

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    • hallecottis says

      April 10, 2012 at 12:32 pm

       @GFPantry Thank you so much for the feature!  My family loves this recipe!  I hope you and your viewers enjoy it as much as we do.   Again, thanks so much for sharing this 🙂  Halle

      Reply
  13. The21stCenturyHousewife says

    April 23, 2012 at 3:40 am

    Your Quinoa Stuffed Peppers look so good! What a delicious and satisfying meal! I also enjoyed learning more about quinoa. 

    Reply
  14. Lucy Cohen says

    December 9, 2017 at 11:50 am

    I made it today . . . we loved it.

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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