Quinoa and Beef-stuffed Peppers - Canadian Beef

Quinoa and Beef-stuffed Peppers - Canadian Beef

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With all the flavours of lasagna, kids love these colourful peppers. You will too, knowing that protein-rich lean beef and quinoa pack in a powerful nutrient pu

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Ingredients

  • 12 small to medium red, yellow or orange sweet peppers
  • 2 cups (500 mL) 2% cottage cheese, drained
  • ⅓ cup (75 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup (250 mL) quinoa or brown rice
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) canola oil
  • 1 lb (500 g) Extra Lean or Lean Ground Beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (250 mL) chopped onion
  • 1 cup (250 mL) chopped mushrooms
  • 1 ½ cups (375 mL) tomato sauce
  • ½ cup (125 mL) chopped drained canned water chestnuts (optional)
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) dried oregano
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) basil
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup (125 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese

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