Makes:
6 portions
Utensil:
4.5 Qt. Mini Braiser Pan with Cover (Limited Edition)
3.5 Qt. Double Walled Bowl
large mixing bowl
Contributed By:
Cathy Vogt
Certified Health Coach & Natural Foods Chef
Ingredients
Recipe Description:
Sweet peppers stuffed with quinoa, broccoli & mozzarella cheese are the perfect simple meal in an edible bowl. Quick cooking quinoa is a great source of protein and fiber and can be prepared ahead of time. Use your favorite convenience foods; frozen vegetables and store bought sauce.
3
each
sweet peppers, red, orange, yellow or a combination
3
cups
quinoa, cooked, cooled
(555
g)
9
ounces
broccoli florets, frozen, thawed & chopped
(255
g)
1⁄4
cup
sun-dried tomato, minced
(28
g)
1
teaspoon
basil, dry
(.70
g)
1⁄2
teaspoon
garlic, dry, granulated
(1.4
g)
1
teaspoon
natural salt
(6
g)
1
cup
Mozzarella cheese, shredded, Cone #2
(112
g)
1
cup
tomato sauce
(235
ml)
1⁄4
cup
parsley leaves, fresh, chopped
(56
g)
Directions:
- Wash and trim peppers and slice in ½ lengthwise. Remove seeds and white pith from peppers and place peppers on clean plate.
- Place chilled quinoa in a mixing bowl. Drain defrosted broccoli and chop into small pieces and add to quinoa.
- Add sundried tomato, basil, granulated garlic and salt to quinoa, stir to combine.
- Add ½ cup of shredded mozzarella and stir.
- Divide quinoa mixture evenly between peppers. Pour tomato sauce on bottom of Braiser pan, making sure it covers bottom of pan evenly.
- Place stuffed peppers on top of sauce in Braiser pan, sprinkle remaining ½ cup of mozzarella cheese on top of peppers.
- Place lid on Braiser pan and when Vapo Valve™ begins to click steadily turn heat to low and cook for 20-30 minutes until peppers have reached desired tenderness.
- Serve stuffed peppers with a little bit of tomato sauce.
Tips:
- Substitute mozzarella cheese for a vegan mozzarella style cheese.
- Substitute other cooked grain for quinoa; brown rice or forbidden rice.
- Add in chopped turkey or Italian style sausage.
- Serve with a fresh tossed salad.
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