Photo: Ella Olsson
Quinoa Filling
13 ingredients
Serves 6
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Oh, this is so good! I have used this for the stuffing of chile rellenos, filling for enchiladas (great with green or red sauces), rolled up in warmed tortillas for a snack, or in a sandwich. This recipe is very versatile and delicious... and healthy! It is a MUST try!!
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
736
Calories
50g
Protein
32g
Fat
63g
Carbs
Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa | 1 cup cooked (185g) | 222 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 1/2 cup onion, minced (packed)
- 1/2 red or green bell pepper, minced (packed)
- 1 tsp. garlic, pressed
- 4 oz. tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 tsp. No Chicken 'Better Than Bouillon'
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
- 1 lb. Monterey jack cheese, shredded
Directions
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By bbcgoodfood ·
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