Chorizo and Beef Quinoa Stuffed Pepper
Chorizo and Beef Quinoa Stuffed Pepper is a gluten free main course. One portion of this dish contains approximately 51g of protein, 37g of fat, and a total of 685 calories. This recipe serves 4 and costs $3.69 per serving. Plenty of people made this recipe, and 1254 would say it hit the spot. It is brought to you by Pink When. If you have bell peppers, chorizo, chili powder, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 93%, this dish is super. Similar recipes include Pepper-Stuffed Peppers with Chorizo, Chorizo & Red Pepper Stuffed Potatoes With Roasted Garlic Aioli, and QUINOAn AND GROUND TURKEY STUFFED PEPPER.
- Serves: 4
- Time: 30 Mins
- Category: lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
- Health Rating: 34.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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bell peppers | 4.0 | servings | None |
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cayenne | 0.5 | teaspoons | None |
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chili powder | 0.25 | teaspoons | None |
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chorizo | 453.592 | grams | None |
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cumin | 0.25 | teaspoons | None |
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green onion tops | 4.0 | servings | None |
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monterrey jack and cheddar cheese | 28.25 | grams | None |
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ground beef | 453.592 | grams | None |
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quinoa | 170.0 | grams | None |
bell peppers
Qty: 4.0
Metric: servings
Price: None
cayenne
Qty: 0.5
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None
chili powder
Qty: 0.25
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None
chorizo
Qty: 453.592
Metric: grams
Price: None
cumin
Qty: 0.25
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None
green onion tops
Qty: 4.0
Metric: servings
Price: None
monterrey jack and cheddar cheese
Qty: 28.25
Metric: grams
Price: None
ground beef
Qty: 453.592
Metric: grams
Price: None
quinoa
Qty: 170.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: The first thing you will want to do is heat the oven to 350, boil the water for the quinoa, and in a separate skillet brown the beef and chorizo together.
Ingredients:
- chorizo
- quinoa
- water
- beef
Equipment:
- frying pan
- oven
Step 2: Drain the meat mixture well, and then place into a medium mixing bowl.Once your quinoa is fully cooked, add it to the mixing bowl.
Ingredients:
- quinoa
- meat
Equipment:
- mixing bowl
Step 3: Add the green onion tops, cumin, cayenne, chili powder, and monterrey jack and cheddar cheese.
Ingredients:
- green onions
- cheddar cheese
- chili powder
- ground cayenne pepper
- cumin
Step 4: Mix well.
Step 5: Cut the tops from your bell peppers and scoop out any remaining seeds.Then take your meat mixture and start stuffing the bell peppers until they are full.
Ingredients:
- bell pepper
- stuffing
- seeds
- meat
Step 6: Sprinkle with a little cheese and then bake in the oven for about 10 minutes until the bell pepper has softened.
Ingredients:
- bell pepper
- cheese
Equipment:
- oven
Step 7: Serve immediately.
Dietary Information
- Gluten-Free
- Very Popular
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 685.04 kcal | 34.25% |
| Fat | 37.03 g | 56.98% |
| Saturated Fat | 14.39 g | 89.91% |
| Carbohydrates | 32.52 g | 10.84% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 27.69 g | 10.07% |
| Sugar | 3.34 g | 3.71% |
| Cholesterol | 147.47 mg | 49.16% |
| Sodium | 127.46 mg | 5.54% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 51.15 g | 102.3% |
| Vitamin C | 96.67 mg | 117.18% |
| Vitamin A | 3002.91 IU | 60.06% |
| Zinc | 7.53 mg | 50.2% |
| Manganese | 0.98 mg | 49.04% |
| Phosphorus | 473.49 mg | 47.35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.89 mg | 44.36% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.6 µg | 43.31% |
| Iron | 7.42 mg | 41.22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.69 mg | 38.44% |
| Selenium | 24.54 µg | 35.06% |
| Folate | 123.55 µg | 30.89% |
| Magnesium | 121.77 mg | 30.44% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42 mg | 24.56% |
| Potassium | 821.17 mg | 23.46% |
| Fiber | 4.83 g | 19.31% |
| Vitamin E | 2.72 mg | 18.12% |
| Copper | 0.36 mg | 18.08% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.25 mg | 16.4% |
| Vitamin K | 16.95 µg | 16.15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.31 mg | 13.13% |
| Calcium | 94.46 mg | 9.45% |
| Vitamin D | 0.16 µg | 1.04% |
