Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Fat 22%Carbs 60%Protein 18%
Percent Calories

1 Serving of quinoa stuffed bell peppers contains 282 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 60% carbs, 22% fat, and 18% protein. This is a good source of protein (23% of your Daily Value), fiber (30% of your Daily Value), and potassium (17% of your Daily Value).

Makes
6 Serving
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Prepare quinoa as per package directions; set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl combine quinoa, green chiles, corn, beans, tomatoes, cheeses, cilantro, cumin, garlic, onion powder, chili powder, and salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. 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.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

For 1 Serving of quinoa stuffed bell peppers (240g)

NutrientValue%DV
Calories282
Fats7g 9%
Saturated fats3g 15%
Trans fats0g
Cholesterol14mg 5%
Sodium225mg 10%
Carbs43g 16%
Net carbs35g
Fiber9g 30%
Sugar8g
Protein13g
Calcium152mg 15%
Iron3mg 41%
Potassium787mg 17%
Vitamin D0.1μg 0.5%
Vitamins and Minerals
Alpha carotene47μg
Beta carotene2077μg
Caffeine0mg
Choline47mg 9%
Copper0.4mg 40%
Fluoride0.3μg
Folate (B9)196μg 49%
Lycopene386μg
Magnesium115mg 27%
Manganese1mg 43%
Niacin3mg 16%
Pantothenic acid1mg 21%
Phosphorus312mg 45%
Retinol26μg
Riboflavin (B2)0.3mg 26%
Selenium6μg 10%
Theobromine0mg
Thiamine0.4mg 30%
Vitamin A IU4106IU
Vitamin A227μg 25%
Vitamin B120.2μg 7%
Vitamin B61mg 44%
Vitamin C158mg 176%
Vitamin D IU3IU
Vitamin D20μg
Vitamin D30.1μg
Vitamin E3mg 19%
Vitamin K10μg 8%
Zinc2mg 22%
Sugars
Sugar8g
Sucrose0.2g
Glucose3g
Fructose3g
Lactose0g
Maltose0g
Galactose0g
Starch16g
Fats
Saturated fats3g 15%
Monounsaturated fats2g
Polyunsaturated fats1g
Trans fats0g
Fatty Acids
Total omega 30g
Total omega 60.1g
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0g
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0g
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0g
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0g
Amino Acids
Alanine1g
Arginine1g
Aspartic acid1g
Cystine0.1g
Glutamic acid2g
Glycine0.4g
Histidine0.4g
Hydroxyproline0g
Isoleucine1g
Leucine1g
Lysine1g
Methionine0.3g
Phenylalanine1g
Proline1g
Serine1g
Threonine0.5g
Tryptophan0.2g
Tyrosine0.4g
Valine1g

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