Healthy Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Healthy Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil cooking spray; 2 C chicken broth; 1 C quinoa or brown rice; 4 Large red bell peppers; 1 tbs EVOO; 1/2 C chopped onion; 6 oz zucchini, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly; 6 oz yellow squash, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly; 3 tbsp basil, chopped; 1/4 C chopped parsley; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 can diced tomatoes (15oz); 1 lemon, juiced; 4 oz crumbled feta (about 1 C); salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil cooking spray
2 C chicken broth
1 C quinoa or brown rice
4 Large red bell peppers
1 tbs EVOO
1/2 C chopped onion
6 oz zucchini, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly
6 oz yellow squash, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly
3 tbsp basil, chopped
1/4 C chopped parsley
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 can diced tomatoes (15oz)
1 lemon, juiced
4 oz crumbled feta (about 1 C)
salt and pepper to taste

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Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a small baking dish with cooking spray. Bring the broth and quinoa to boil in a saucepan, cover and reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut the stems and top half inch off the bell peppers and scoop out the seeds. Boil trimmed peppers for 5 min.; drain. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet. Add onion, zucchini, yellow squash, oregano, and tomatoes; season to taste w/ salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened. Remove from heat and stir in basil, parsley, and lemon. Stir the crumbled feta and cooked quinoa. Fill peppers w/ quinoa mixture and place in baking dish. Bake 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil cooking spray, 2 C chicken broth, 1 C quinoa or brown rice, 4 Large red bell peppers, and more.

Yes, Healthy Stuffed Bell Peppers falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Healthy Stuffed Bell Peppers

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