Quenoa Stuffed Bell Peppers With Scallops Recipe

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Quenoa Stuffed Bell Peppers With Scallops

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup quinoa i use organic red and white mixed together for contrast
4 fresh organic bell peppers
3 tbsp olive oil for frying
1 tbsp of sweet butter
4 cloves garlic
1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
1 medium onion chopped
1/3 cup chopped leeks, white part only
3/4 lb scallops
2 tbsp toasted and finely chopped walnuts
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf italian parsley chopped
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese , plus some for topping of rice after stuffing peppers.

Directions:

Make the Quenoa by package directions using vegetable stock set aside. Prepare the peppers by removing the stem with a pairing knife set aside. Heat the olive oil and butter on medium high until it starts to shimmer and add the scallops.
Sear the scallops until browned and sprinkle with lemon pepper and grate the nutmeg over the scallops remove and set aside.
Add the vegetables and sauté until tender.
Combine the scallops with the Quenoa and the cheese,2 Tablespoons toasted and finely chopped walnuts and stuff into the peppers.
Place the peppers in a baking dish with one inch of water or broth.
Bake in a 350degree oven for 30 minutes until rice forms a crust.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	531.43 Kcal (2225 kJ)
Calories from fat	259.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.84g	44%
Cholesterol	76.55mg	26%
Sodium	797.7mg	33%
Potassium	537.79mg	11%
Total Carbs	48.54g	16%
Sugars	6.5g	26%
Dietary Fiber	4.08g	16%
Protein	19.48g	39%
Vitamin C	124.8mg	208%
Vitamin A	3mg	99%
Iron	52.8mg	293%
Calcium	188.2mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	162.45 Kcal (680 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.82g	44%
Cholesterol	23.4mg	26%
Sodium	243.85mg	33%
Potassium	164.4mg	11%
Total Carbs	14.84g	16%
Sugars	1.99g	26%
Dietary Fiber	1.25g	16%
Protein	5.95g	39%
Vitamin C	38.1mg	208%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	99%
Iron	16.1mg	293%
Calcium	57.5mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

12.2

Points
14

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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