Recipe: Bone Broth and Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers
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If you’re of a certain age and grew up eating the typical American diet, chances are you never even heard of quinoa until the past decade or so. But this tiny South American pseudograin (“pseudograins” are the seeds & grasses commonly categorized as grains) has certainly taken the world by storm over the past several years. So much so that the United Nations even named 2013 as “The International Year of Quinoa.”
Because it’s gluten-free, quinoa is a good choice for celiacs and anyone following any type of gluten-free diet. One cup of cooked quinoa also packs a powerful nutritional punch. It’s got 222 calories, 5.2 grams of fiber, 8.1 grams of protein, and 3.6 grams of fat. It also supplies 30% of the daily recommended value of magnesium, which so many of us are deficient in.
Quinoa is one of the rare plant products that is a complete protein. This means that it has all 9 of the essential amino acids that your body needs to make important biochemicals such as hormones and neurotransmitters. (Note: they’re called “essential” amino acids because your body can’t make them on its own − you must get them from food sources.)
For this tasty recipe you cook your quinoa in plain Bone Broth Protein powder, which ups the protein content significantly before using it to stuff the peppers. Hint: You can also add a scoop the pure bone broth protein powder when cooking rice, couscous, or quinoa as a side dish.
Bone broths are a good source of minerals and are rich in amino acids, especially glycine and proline. Glycine supports detoxification and is used by the body to make hemoglobin, bile salts, and other natural chemicals. Proline supports skin health, especially in combination with vitamin C. Bell peppers are a good source of vitamin C.
While the recipe shows red bell peppers, feel free to substitute green peppers, yellow peppers, or orange peppers − or even use a variety of pepper colors for an extra pretty presentation.
One important note is to use organic or no spray peppers whenever possible. Bell peppers are on the Environmental Working Groups Dirty Dozen list of the produce with the highest pesticide residue. By purchasing organic peppers, you’ll avoid consuming these harmful chemicals.
Organixx Organic Bone Broth Protein powder comes in 3 flavors and provides you with an incredibly concentrated source of the vitamins, minerals, 19 amino acids, and vital proteins your body needs to thrive… without the hassle of making bone broth yourself.
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Article Summary
Quinoa: this tiny South American pseudograin has certainly taken the world by storm over the past several years.
Because it’s gluten free, quinoa is a good choice for celiacs and anyone following any type of gluten-free diet.
One cup of cooked quinoa also packs a powerful nutritional punch. It’s got 222 calories, 5.2 grams of fiber, 8.1 grams of protein, and 3.6 grams of fat. It also supplies 30% of the daily recommended value of magnesium.
Quinoa is one of the rare plant products that is a complete protein.
For this tasty recipe you cook your quinoa in pure Bone Broth Protein powder, which ups the protein content significantly before using it to stuff the peppers.
Why does Ty not give subscribers a recipe to make our own bone broth. Not possible to purchase your products. Would prefer you gave us recipe of ingredients instead of a product. Why are you advertising products? Prefer recipes.
Hi Coral,
You can learn how to make your own bone broth at home here: https://organixx.com/how-to-make-bone-broth/
This sounds amazing! I wish organic peppers weren't so expensive, but they're still cheaper than grass-fed beef. Can't wait to try it! I love bone broth & it has been so good for my body. I'm almost 62 and thanks to cutting out grains & sugar, I have no joint pain & have great energy levels! People mistakenly think joint pain comes with age, but it comes with our SAD, Standard American Diet! Thanks for a new take on old favorite!
I’m getting some quinoa and reading Dr Greger’s-How not to die.
Nice recipe, MINUS the bone broth!! We are vegetarians for the past 47 years and vegans for the past almost 2 years!! We do NOT need animal products to survive! See Dr. Michael Greger MD, see NutritionFacts.org where the SCIENCE speaks for itself!! It's the PLANT-BASED diets that are for health and Dr. Greger's book HOW NOT TO DIE shows that all 15 killer diseases, heart, lung, brain, digestive, infection, diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney, breast cancer,suicidal depression, prostrate cancer, Parkinson's disease, and Iatrogenic causes (those caused by doctors!) can be prevented or REVERSED!!
Do you do testing on your bone broth product for the presence of lead? It is a concern that is being highlighted in the media lately. It is being said that even bones sourced from organic farms can have it present. I would love to buy some, but have to be reassured that there is no lead present. Thank you.
Hi Nancy,
Currently there is no available supply of concentrated bone broth protein that is certified organic. However, the product is tested to be free from GMO's and is tested for heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics and other environmental toxins and we are very satisfied that those results line up with or exceed the organic standards. We are working to create certified organic offerings in the future.