Sausage, Kale & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Sausage, Kale & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 bell peppers large, I used one each of red, yellow and orange but you can use any color you prefer; 2 garlic cloves chopped; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup quinoa uncooked; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 chicken sausage chopped fine, I used spicy jalapeno chicken sausage but you can use basically any kind of meat you want. You can also replace sausage with ground meat BUT remember to season it re…; 1 cup kale finely chopped, You can use any green such as spinach, collard greens, etc; 2 tomatoes chopped; 1/2 cup mozzarella shredded; 1/3 cup red wine I used moscato; salt to taste; black pepper to taste; 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes

Servings: persons

3 bell peppers large, I used one each of red, yellow and orange but you can use any color you prefer
2 garlic cloves chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup quinoa uncooked
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 chicken sausage chopped fine, I used spicy jalapeno chicken sausage but you can use basically any kind of meat you want. You can also replace sausage with ground meat BUT remember to season it really well while cooking.
1 cup kale finely chopped, You can use any green such as spinach, collard greens, etc
2 tomatoes chopped
1/2 cup mozzarella shredded
1/3 cup red wine I used moscato
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes

1
In a microwave safe bowl, add 1/2 cup water. Place bell peppers (head chopped off, cleaned from inside) cut side up and sprinkle with some salt. Cover with a plastic wrap and microwave for 5 mins. Once done, uncover and take them out of the bowl.
2
Meanwhile cook quinoa as per package directions. Keep it aside.
3
In a skillet, add oil. Once hot, add garlic and onions. Saute until onions are softened.
4
Add sausage or any meat you are using. Saute well until meat starts to brown.
5
Add tomatoes and stir. Cook for 5 minutes.
6
Add chopped kale and stir. Add salt, black pepper and chilli flakes. Cook for another 5 minutes until kale wilts a bit.
7
Add quinoa and stir again to make sure everything gets mixed up properly.
8
Add wine and continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Turn off the gas.
9
Pre heat oven to 400F.
10
In a baking pan, arrange all the bell peppers. Stuff them up with 1 tbsp cheese first in each one of them and then with the filling. Make sure filling is upto your taste as filling is what's going to make these peppers shine!
11
Cover with some more cheese. Close the lid and bake them in a 400F oven for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
12
Serve with rice, as a side dish or make a meal out of it.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 bell peppers large, I used one each of red, yellow and orange but you can use any color you prefer, 2 garlic cloves chopped, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup quinoa uncooked, and more.

Yes, Sausage, Kale & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Sausage, Kale & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

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