Party in a Pepper

I have to apologize here. This picture just doesn't do these peppers justice. 

These sweet bells are loaded with flavor and are stuffed with a BBQ quinoa salad composed of chicken breast, black beans, sweet roasted corn and baby spinach. 

I love quinoa and have taken to replacing my rice dishes with this nutrient loaded super food. 

Quinoa is packed with protein and contains all of the essential amino acids, which aids in protecting the immune system and the production of muscles and hormones. It is also a great source for Vitamin B-2 and helps your body metabolize energy.

Pair these peppers with a steamed veggie and your meal is complete!

Ingredient List:

1 lb. cooked boneless skinless chicken breast (shredded)

3 C. cooked Organic Quinoa

1.5 C. lower sodium black beans (drained and rinsed)
1.5 roasted sweet corn*

1  medium onion (chopped)

1 C. raw baby spinach

1/2 C. low calorie BBQ sauce

1/4 C. cilantro

6 sweet bell peppers 

*roasted corn

--preheat oven to 400°F
--shuck the husks from about 4 ears of corn and brush with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper
--place on broiling rack and bake for about 15-20 minutes, rotating ears of corn to insure even cooking. Take care not to burn.
--once corn is roasted, REDUCE oven to 350°F

Meanwhile....

--cook Quinoa according to directions on package

--in a large mixing bowl, mix together all ingredients (except peppers of course)
--cut off the tops of the bell peppers and deseed. You may have to cut off the bottoms so the peppers will stand upright.
--fill peppers with 1 cup of the mixture and place in a baking dish
--bake the peppers at 350°F for 25 minutes or until peppers are slightly softened

Nutrition Facts: 

Serving Size: 1 pepper

Amount Per Serving

Calories 385--Calories from Fat 52.6

Weight Watchers Points: 9

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.84g--8%

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 66.67mg--22%

Sodium 381.68mg--15%

Total Carbohydrate 54.32g--18%

Dietary Fiber 11.6g--46%

Sugars 0g

Protein 32.93g--65%

Est. Percent of Calories from:

Fat-- 9%

Carbs--56%

Protein--34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calories needs.