⏱ 65 min totalQuinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Per 1 serving · 312 g · 15 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein14g18% of calories
- Carbs45g60% of calories
- Fat7.4g22% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers (312 g) has 297 calories, with 14 g of protein, 45 g of carbohydrates and 7.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (60% of calories). It is high in protein (28% DV), dietary fiber (40% DV) and Vitamin A (26% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein28%
- Dietary fiber40%
- Vitamin A26%
- Vitamin C180%
- Vitamin E23%
- Thiamine39%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Niacin18%
- Choline10%
- Calcium16%
- Potassium17%
- Selenium14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
³⁄₁₆ cup Quinoa
1 ⅓ tbsp Green chilies
³⁄₁₆ cup Sweet corn
³⁄₁₆ can Black beans
³⁄₁₆ can Tomatoes
¹⁄₁₆ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
¹⁄₁₆ cup, crumbled Feta cheese
½ tbsp Cilantro
³⁄₁₆ tsp, ground Cumin seed
³⁄₁₆ tsp Garlic powder
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Onion powder
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Chili powder- 🥄³⁄₁₆ dash Salt
³⁄₁₆ dash Black pepper
1 medium Red bell pepper
Directions
- 1
Cook the quinoa according to the package directions.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- 3
In a large bowl, mix the cooked quinoa, green chilies, corn, drained black beans, diced tomatoes, cheese, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Fill each bell pepper cavity with the quinoa mixture. Arrange the peppers in the prepared baking dish, cavity side up.
- 5
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
- 6
Serve the stuffed peppers warm and enjoy.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (312 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 233 μg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 162 mg | 180% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 11 μg | 9% |
| Thiamine | 0.5 mg | 39% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 31% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 46% |
| Folate (B9) | 168 μg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 μg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 21% |
| Choline | 54 mg | 10% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 159 mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 790 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 114 mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 336 mg | 48% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 38% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 8 μg | 14% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 32 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 2,088 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 5 μg | — |
| Fructose | 4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.5 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 803 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 32 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 16 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.5 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 297 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 56minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 36minCycling (moderate)
- 25minRunning (6 mph)
- 42minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers?
One serving of Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers (1 serving) has 297 calories, which works out to 95 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers high in protein?
It provides a solid 14 g of protein per serving (28% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 34 g of net carbs and 60% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers?
362 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers?
8.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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