It's Sunday again and that means its time to make my lunches for the week. Batch cooking is my favorite way to prepare for a healthy and ON PLAN week. So, this week, it's a healthy twist on an old favorite. I saw red and orange bell peppers on sale for $1.00 per and it was an easy decision.
For all of my 21 Day Fixers, this is 2 green, 1 red and 1 yellow. Easy right!
First week back from holidays... I'm ready for you!!
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 can of green chilies
- 1 cup of red onion (chopped)
- 6 red or green bell peppers
- 1 cup tomatoes (any chopped)
- 4.5 cups of black beans (3 cans)
- 1 bunch of green onion
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne (less for mild)
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Cook quinoa.
2. Cook quinoa.
2. Grab the biggest bowl you have in the house, then mix all ingredients but the bell peppers well.
3. Fill bell peppers with filling.
4. Bake for 30 mins or until peppers are soft.
Add on for extra flavor (and additional containers):
- 2% low moisture cheese (choose your favorite) on top. Used your blue container to measure. Add before you put in onion.
I went ahead and wrapped these in foil and placed 3 in the freezer as my onions, quinoa and black beans were all left overs from last week. These should survive the week well in the fridge is your ingredients are fresh.
I teach batch cooking, portion control and weight control in my fitness groups each month. Email me at jennifergunnell@gmail.com if you need help!
Enjoy and have a GREAT week!
