[NEW] Quinoa Stuffed Peppers With Pesto

This dish is healthy, tasty, and easy to prepare. Pesto flavors the quinoa to pair perfectly with the roasted sweetness of the red peppers. If desired, garnish with a few extra pistachios for a little crunch.
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Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time:
Total Time: 20 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Quinoa Stuffed Peppers With Pesto

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Combine the pesto ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until finely chopped.
  2. Put the peppers skin side up on a baking sheet. Place the oven rack in the highest position and broil peppers on high until slightly charred and starting to soften (10-12 minutes). Remove the peppers from the oven and set aside.
  3. While the peppers are roasting, simmer the quinoa with the vegetable broth and tomatoes until soft (10 minutes). Stir in the spinach and spoon mixture into the roasted peppers.
  4. Top the filled peppers with the pesto and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 468 g
Amount per serving
Calories 372
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.4g 23%
Saturated Fat 3.4g 18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5.1mg 2%
Sodium 383.8mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 39.7g 15%
Dietary Fiber 8.75g 32%
Total Sugars 9.4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 14.2g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 305.5mg 25%
Iron 6.3mg 35%
Potassium 1268.5mg 25%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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