Mushroom and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Colorful bell peppers filled with a savory quinoa-mushroom mixture, baked until golden and tender. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bell peppers, quinoa, mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut tops off 4 bell peppers and remove seeds; place cut-side up in a baking dish.
  2. Step 2: Cook 1 cup uncooked quinoa in 1.5 cups vegetable broth for 15 minutes until fluffy and liquid absorbed, then fluff with a fork.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté 8 oz chopped mushrooms, 1/2 cup diced onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves for 8 minutes until mushrooms release liquid and onions are translucent.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and 1 tsp dried thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Add cooked quinoa, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; mix until combined.
  5. Step 5: Spoon mixture into bell peppers, pressing gently to fill. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until peppers are tender and filling is heated through.

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