Super Stuffed Bell Peppers
Friday, 16 September 2016
| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
| Cook Time | 30 minutes |
| Servings |
servings |
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 can green chiles 4-ounce
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup petite diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or more to taste
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 6 bell peppers tops cut, stemmed and seeded
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, green chiles, corn, beans, tomatoes, cheeses, cilantro, cumin, garlic, onion and chili powder, salt and pepper, to taste.
- Spoon the filling into each bell pepper cavity. Place on prepared baking dish, cavity side up, and bake until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through, about 25-30 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
320 Calories
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Asian Quinoa Meatballs
Friday, 16 September 2016
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Servings |
meatballs |
Ingredients
Meatball
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 3/4 cup cooked quinoa
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or more, to taste
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or more, to taste
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Ingredients
Meatball
Sauce
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, quinoa, garlic, onions, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha, salt and pepper, to taste. Using a wooden spoon or clean hands, stir until well combined. Roll the mixture into 1 1/4-to-1 1/2-inch meatballs, forming about 18-20 meatballs.
- Place meatballs onto the prepared baking dish and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until all sides are browned and meatballs are cooked through.
- To make the sauce, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, sugar, sesame oil, Sriracha and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium high heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. Stir into soy sauce mixture until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Serve meatballs immediately with sauce, garnished with green onion and sesame seeds.
Recipe Notes
245 Calories per 4 meatballs
