Quinoa And Vegetable Stuffed Peppers Recipe For Weight Loss

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Quinoa And Vegetable Stuffed Peppers Recipe

170 calories

Ingredients

1 small zucchini, sliced and quartered

1 medium tomato chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 small red onion, sliced

1/4 cup quinoa uncooked

1 tsp olive oil

1/8 tsp chili powder

Salt and Black Pepper

1/8 tsp dried oregano 2 medium red bell peppers

1 tbsp parmesan cheese

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Cut the top off of each pepper and remove the seeds and ribs. Transfer to a baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes, until softened.

Bring the quinoa and water to a boil. Cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the grain looks translucent, 12 to 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp olive oil in a medium frying pan, add garlic, courgette, onion and cook and cover until soft.

Uncover and add , tomato, salt, pepper, chili powder, dried oregano,and combine with the quinoa.

Fill each pepper with the quinoa and vegetables, then top each pepper with 1/2 tbsp parmesan cheese.

Enjoy! Bon appetit!