How To Make: Healthy Recipe - Quinoa Stuffing
Ingredients
Required Ingredients
For the quinoa stuffing:
1 cup quinoa
6 bell peppers
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup grated zucchini
1 tea glass of olive oil
Preparation
Preparation of Materials
Preparation of Quinoa for Quinoa Stuffing:
Wash and drain the quinoa and put it in a pot. Add 2 cups of water and cook over low heat until the water is absorbed. Remove the cooked quinoa from the stove and let it rest.
Creation
Quinoa Stuffing Preparation
Preparation of the quinoa stuffing filling:
Heat the olive oil in a pan. Add grated carrots and zucchini and roast them. Then add the cooked quinoa and salt and mix. Remove the mixture from the stove and let it cool.
Cooking
Cooking the Quinoa Stuffing
Baking the quinoa stuffing:
Clean the inside of the bell peppers and fill them with the stuffing you have prepared. Arrange the stuffed peppers on the baking tray. Bake in a preheated 180 degree oven for about 30-40 minutes. You can serve the cooked quinoa stuffed peppers hot or cold.
This healthy and delicious quinoa stuffing recipe is both filling and nutritious. The protein, fiber and antioxidant content of quinoa and the vitamin and mineral richness of the vegetables in the stuffing come together to offer a healthy meal alternative. Made with olive oil, this recipe also draws attention with its healthy fat content. You can create a balanced meal by serving your meal with yogurt or salad. Bon appetit!