Beef Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
These beef quinoa stuffed peppers are savory and packed full of protein and fiber for a satisfying, simple meal.
Servings 2 people
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 bell peppers (any color) tops cut off and seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and brown until cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. Drain any excess grease and return beef to pan.
- Add green onions, garlic salt, ground cumin, paprika, and chili powder to beef and saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce and quinoa to skillet and stir until everything is evenly incorporated. Remove from heat.
- Fill each of the peppers with the beef quinoa mixture and place filled peppers into the air crisper basket of your Ninja Foodi.
- Set Foodi to 'air crisp' at 355 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese over peppers and air crisp at 355 degrees Fahrenheit for another 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Remove peppers from Foodi and serve immediately for best results.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
- Safety first! I love using my silicone oven mitts and tongs to keep myself safe while cooking with my Ninja Foodi.
- To cook your quinoa: use 1/4 cup dry quinoa and 1/2 cup water to make 1/2 cup cooked quinoa. Bring quinoa and water up to a boil on the stove, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes. The quinoa is done when you see little "squiggles" in the quinoa.