SAUSAGE & QUINOA STUFFED PEPPERS

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Make and share this Sausage & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cookin Kiki

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 peppers, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 green peppers
3 cups quinoa, cooked
1/2 small onion, chopped
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 lb hot Italian sausage, removed from casing
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup tomato sauce
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare the peppers by cutting off the tops and cleaning out the insides. Either boil or bake until softened.
  • Heat a small frying pan over medium heat. Add oil.
  • When shimmering, add the onions and cook until translucent.
  • Add the sausage and brown.
  • Drain the fat from the sausage.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the quinoa, sausage, 3 oz. cheese, and 3/4 Celsius tomato sauce.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon mixture into the peppers and place into glass baking dish.
  • Top peppers with remaining sauce and cheese.
  • Bake 15 minutes until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.2, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 1024.6, Carbohydrate 65.5, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 5.4, Protein 29.2

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