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Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Ingredients:
– 4 bell peppers, any color, tops removed and seeded or halved lengthwise and seeded
– 2 cups cooked quinoa
– 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 cup shredded Real California Cheddar cheese
– 1 cup Real California cottage cheese
– 1 cup diced tomatoes
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
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Directions:
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Arrange peppers in a baking dish, cut side up. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine quinoa, beans, Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, and tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon quinoa mixture into peppers, pressing down slightly to pack filling. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until peppers are tender and filling is heated through and lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
Set aside to cool for a few minutes. Garnish with cilantro, if using, and serve warm. Serves 4.
Author Note: These Stuffed Bell Peppers are perfect for a nutritious family dinner, providing a balance of protein, fiber, and vitamins to support overall health and development.
Recipe by Jordan Mazur, Director of Performance Nutrition, San Francisco 49ers
Image by Jill Silverman Hough for the CMAB
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High Protein
These categories are not complete meal plans and do not guarantee any specific health outcome. They are simply a way of organizing recipes by approximate macronutrient pattern.
For the purposes of recipe classification, "high protein" is operationally defined as providing ≥20% of the Daily Value (DV) for protein per serving, as established by the (2020-2025) Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Recipes bearing the high-protein designation are provided solely for general dietary planning purposes. These recipes are not intended to serve as medical nutrition therapy, nor should they be used to adjust pharmacological interventions or substitute for individualized clinical recommendations from qualified healthcare professionals.
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