Our 10-minute, organic Rice and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with mozzarella, ground beef and tomatoes are easy to prep ahead for a fast, on-the-go lunch.
Need fast and easy meal prep ideas for school or work? Check out these speedy Rice and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers. Flavor-packed with mozzarella cheese and our organic, garlic-flavored quinoa and brown rice blend, they’re delicious and easy to prep with little more than a microwave.
Step 1
Heat seasoned ground beef according to package directions.
Step 2
Heat quinoa and rice according to package directions.
Step 3
Remove top and seeds from bell pepper.
Step 4
Place bell pepper in a small, microwave-safe dish.
Step 5
Add water to inside of pepper.
Step 6
Microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes, or until the pepper is softened.
Step 7
Combine quinoa and rice, beef, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil, if using, in a small bowl.
Step 8
Stuff mixture into prepared bell pepper.
Step 9
Microwave on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through.
Step 10
Top with Parmesan cheese, if using.
These Rice and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers have all the recipe ingredients you need for a well-balanced lunch. Not to mention, they’re incredibly cheesy and delicious! Made with our garlic-flavored red quinoa and brown rice cups, these peppers boast a unique mix of grains, melted cheese and savory meat.
The best part is, these stuffed peppers are microwave-ready and can be on your table in just 10 minutes! Our Minute® Ready to Serve Organic Red Quinoa & Brown Rice with Garlic adds lots of flavor to this dish and helps to make mealtime prep a cinch. With little more than a microwave, a knife and a mixing bowl, you can prep this complete meal. With veggies, protein, cheese and rice, this meal has everything you want to keep your family healthy and happy. And, it doesn’t even require an oven!
Save the last 2 steps of the recipe prep for later and, when you’re ready to eat, all you’ll have to do is pop the peppers in the microwave to heat them up. This is the perfect meal to prep ahead for busy days or weeknights.