Sugar Baby Recipe 5/21
Sugar Baby Recipe: Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Although
we’re using this recipe specifically for diabetics, it can easily be used for
those trying to convert to a healthier lifestyle. Quinoa is a nutty and
flavorful seed first used among the Ancient Inca civilization. It’s packed with
protein, but most importantly is has a low glycemic index. Other benefits
include plenty of fiber for cleansing and calcium for strong healthy bones. Taking
a Quinoa stuffed turkey recipe, from Allrecipes.com, we’ve substituted the bird
for vitamin C filled bell peppers and added ground turkey for a bit more
protein. For a vegetarian alternative,
skip the ground turkey addition. Let us know what you think!
Ingredients:
1 Cup
Quinoa, rinsed
1 Pound
Ground Turkey
6 Bell
Peppers
2 Cups Water
2 TBSP
Vegetable Oil
1 LB
Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Cheddar Jack Cheese Mix
1 Onion,
chopped
1 Pound
Fresh Mushrooms, Chopped
2 Gala
Apples- Peeled, Cored and chopped
¼ Cup Pine
Nuts
1/3 Cup
Raisins
2 Cloves
Garlic, Minced
1 TSP Sea
Salt (Or to taste)
¼ TSP Black
Pepper
2 TSP
Poultry Seasoning
Directions
1- Preset
oven to 350 degrees.
2- Place the
quinoa is 2 quart size pot, add water and a pinch of sea salt. Bring to a boil,
then cover and turn down the heat to medium. Cook for 15 minutes. Set aside to
cool.
3- In large
skillet heat oil. Then sprinkle salt, poultry seasonings and pepper on ground
turkey and add to skillet. Cook until browned.
4- Add
onions mushrooms, apples and garlic to skillet. Cook until slightly brown.
5- In a
large bowl, mix quinoa and skillet contents with pine nuts and raisins.
6- Rinse
bell peppers, cut off the tops and remove all the seeds. Place on baking sheet.
7- Spoon
contents of bowl into bell peppers. Top with cheese.
8- Place on
center rack in oven, bake for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Set aside
to cool. Enjoy!
**Recipe credited to Light & Tasty Magazine, March 2006**
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