Name: Mushroom & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 2 large bell peppers, halved and seeded; 1 cup cooked quinoa; 1/2 cup mushrooms, diced; 1/4 cup diced tomatoes (no salt added); 1 tsp oregano

Ingredients

2 large bell peppers, halved and seeded
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup mushrooms, diced
1/4 cup diced tomatoes (no salt added)
1 tsp oregano

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, mix cooked quinoa, diced mushrooms, tomatoes, and oregano.
Stuff the bell pepper halves with the quinoa mixture.
Place in a baking dish, cover lightly with foil, and bake for 30-35 minutes until peppers are soft.

A Note on Sodium & Substitutions

Always read labels on canned ingredients (like beans or broths) to ensure they are true "Low Sodium" or "No Salt Added" varieties. If a recipe calls for soy sauce, use Coconut Aminos instead for kidney and heart health.