• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
BarBend

BarBend

The Online Home for Strength Sports

  • News
    • CrossFit
    • Strongman
    • Bodybuilding
    • Top Athletes
    • Powerlifting
    • Weightlifting
    • Competition Results
    • Latest Research
  • Reviews
    • Recovery
      • Best Cold Plunges
      • Best Saunas
      • Best Mini Massage Guns
      • Individual Recovery Reviews
    • Supplements
      • Best Protein
        • Best Whey Protein Powders
        • Best Vegan Protein Powders
        • Best Whey Isolate Protein Powders
        • Best Mass Gainers
        • Best Protein Bars
      • Best Pre-Workouts
        • Best Pre-Workouts for Women
        • Best Pre-Workouts for Men
        • Best Non-Stim Pre-Workouts
        • Strongest Pre-Workouts
      • Best Creatine
      • Best Electrolyte Supplements
      • Best Greens Powder
      • Best Meal Replacements
      • Best Nitric Oxide Supplements
      • Best Fat Burners
        • Best Fat Burners for Men
        • Best Fat Burners for Women
        • Best Non-Stim Fat Burners
      • More Supplements
        • Best Supplements for Muscle Growth
        • Best Supplements for CrossFit
        • Best Supplements for Weight Loss
        • Best Supplements for Bodybuilding
        • Best Supplements for Men
        • Best Supplement Stacks
      • Individual Supplements Reviews
    • Equipment
      • Cardio
        • Best Treadmills
        • Best Rowing Machines
        • Best Exercise Bikes
        • Best Ellipticals
        • Best Recumbent Bikes
      • Strength
        • Best Adjustable Dumbbells
        • Best Dumbbells
        • Best Kettlebells
        • Best Barbells
        • Best Squat Racks
        • Best Free Weights
        • Best Weight Benches
        • Best Resistance Bands
        • Best Slam Balls
        • Best Weighted Vests
        • Best Leg Extension Machines
        • Best Cable Machines
        • Best Power Racks
        • Best Pull Up Bars
      • Best Home Gyms
        • Best Smart Home Gyms
        • Best Gym Equipment Under $100
        • Best Home Gym Essentials
        • Best Home Gym Flooring
      • Individual Equipment Reviews
    • Fitness Accessories
      • Apparel
        • Best Weightlifting Shoes
        • Best Cross Training Shoes
        • Best Gym Bags
        • Best Gym Shorts
      • Training
        • Best Weightlifting Belts
        • Best Knee Sleeves
        • Best Lifting Straps
        • Best Grip Strengtheners
        • Best Wrist Wraps
        • Best Lifting Gloves
      • Individual Fitness Product Reviews
    • Certifications
      • Best Sports Nutrition Certifications
      • Best Personal Trainer Certifications
      • Best Nutrition Certifications
      • Individual Certifications Reviews
    • Programs
      • Best Online Workout Programs
      • Best Workout Streaming Services
      • Best Home Workout Programs
      • Individual Program Reviews
  • Nutrition
    • Diets
      • Carb Cycling
      • Vertical Diet
      • Reverse Dieting
      • Carnivore Diet
      • Ketogenic Diet
      • Intermittent Fasting
      • IIFYM Diet
    • Fat Loss
      • Macros for Fat Loss
      • Calorie Deficits
      • Natural Fat Burners
      • Cut 2 Pounds Weekly
    • Muscle Gain
      • How to Dirty Bulk
      • Go From Cutting to Bulking
      • Eat These Carbs
      • How to Eat for Muscle
    • Supplement Guides
      • Pre-Workout
      • Whey Protein
      • Mass Gainers
      • Greens Powders
      • Creatine
      • BCAAs
    • Nutrition Tips
      • Daily Protein Needs
      • Pre- and Post-Workout Nutrition
      • Foods With Creatine
      • Bulking Tips
  • Training
    • Workouts
      • Back Workouts
      • At-Home Workouts
      • Chest & Back Workouts
      • Full-Body Workout
      • HIIT Workouts
    • Exercise Guides
      • Deadlift
      • Bench Press
      • Back Squat
      • Overhead Press
      • Bent-Over Row
      • Lat Pulldown
      • Crunches
      • Farmer’s Carry
    • Best Exercises
      • Shoulder Exercises
      • Back Exercises
      • Chest Exercises
      • Glute Exercises
      • Ab Exercises
      • Hamstring Exercises
      • Quad Exercises
      • Calf Exercises
      • Biceps Exercises
      • Triceps Exercises
    • Programs
      • Push-Up Program
      • Pull-Up Program
      • German Volume Training
      • 5/3/1 Program
      • Powerbuilding Program
      • The Cube Method
      • 5×5 Program
      • Bodybuilding Programs
      • Build Your Own Program
    • Fat Loss
      • How to Burn Fat
      • Spot Fat Reduction
      • How to Train on a Cut
      • Body Conditioning
      • Workouts
        • Kettlebell Circuits
        • Dumbbell Complexes
        • Farmer’s Carry Workouts
    • Muscle Gain
      • Muscle Hypertrophy Explained
      • How to Build Muscle
      • How to Maintain Muscle
      • What Researchers Say About Muscle Gain
        • Workouts
          • 20-Minute Workouts
          • Kettlebell Circuits
          • CrossFit Workouts for Muscle
          • Bodybuilding Workouts
  • Calculators
    • Protein Intake Calculator
    • Macros Calculator
    • BMR Calculator
    • Squat Calculator
    • Calorie Calculator
Op-Ed

Protein Packed Recipe: Quinoa and Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers

Written by Stephanie Lodge
Last updated on July 25th, 2023

Getting tired of eating the same, bland beef, and rice meals just to hit your macros? Or maybe you’re in a hurry after the gym and need some quick post-workout carbs before you carry on with your busy schedule.

These sprouted quinoa and chicken stuffed bell peppers are the perfect addition to your meal prep that are guaranteed to set your week up for success.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

The ingredients for these stuffed bell peppers include:

  • 1 ½ cup sprouted quinoa
  • 1 lb of skinless, boneless chicken breast
  • ½ organic pasta sauce
  • 1 cup bone broth
  • ½ cup green onions
  • 4 bell peppers

Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes

Serves: 4
Serving size: 1 Stuffed bell pepper

Macros of One Serving

  • Fat: 4g
  • Carb: 21.6g
  • Protein: 37g
  • Fiber: 2.5g

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut the tops off of the bell peppers and remove the insides and seeds.
  • Cut up chicken and place in sauce pan on medium heat for about 15 minutes or until cooked.
  • While the chicken is cooking, place 1 ½ cup of quinoa in a pot and cover with water.
  • Bring the water to a boil and then let it simmer for 12-15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked.
  • Once the chicken and quinoa are cooked – add in quinoa, green onions, and ½ organic pasta sauce, then place them all in a sauce pan.
  • Scoop ingredients in the sauce pan into the bell peppers.
  • Place the peppers in a baking dish — bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
Stuffed Bell Peppers

The Benefits of Quinoa

Did you know that quinoa is actually considered a complete protein source? It’s rare to find a plant source with the full profile of all 10 essential amino acids our body can’t produce on its own. These amino acids include arginine, histadine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylaline, threonine, tryptophan, and valine.

Along with its solid amino acid profile, quinoa is a nutritional powerhouse containing multiple vitamins and minerals.

Best Time to Consume Stuffed Bell Peppers

Now that we know some of the health benefits these Stuffed Bell Peppers offer, let’s look at the best times to eat them.

These stuffed bell peppers are high in carbs and protein, so they’re perfect for pre or post-training. For athletes serious about their nutrition and training, ingesting carbs directly around workouts will help with optimal recovery so you’re prepared for the next training session ahead.

Also, are you thinking these are off limits if you’re on the ketogenic diet? While a standard keto diet doesn’t allow much wiggle room for carbs, there are variations of keto you can follow such as the targeted keto diet (TKD) that allow you to have an extra 25-50 grams of carbs before and after your workout to properly fuel your workout and refill your glycogen stores. Not only do these stuffed bell peppers use all natural ingredients, but you can have them no matter what diet you follow.

Whether you’re looking to try something new for your meal prep or plan on cooking a big feast for all of your friends to enjoy, these quinoa and chicken stuffed bell peppers create the ultimate, satiating dish.

Don’t like some of the ingredients in this recipe? No worries! Stuffed bell peppers can be easily manipulated to add in your favorite veggies and meats so you’ll never be bored with your nutrition again.

Editors note: This article is an op-ed. The views expressed herein and in the video are the authors and don’t necessarily reflect the views of BarBend. Claims, assertions, opinions, and quotes have been sourced exclusively by the author.

Feature image courtesy from article author Stephanie Lodge. 

About Stephanie Lodge

Steph is a writer, weightlifter and nutritional consultant with a passion for health and wellness. She is the founder of The Athlete’s Kitchen, a website dedicated to providing its audience with articles, recipes, and the latest nutritional information on their favorite foods. Find her on iIstagram @stephrlo or at http://www.theathleteskitchen.com.

View All Articles

Primary Sidebar

Latest News

Samson Dauda Trains Chest With Sam Sulek During 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep

Men’s Open Bodybuilder Charles Griffen Trains Back With Brett Wilkin Before 2023 Legion Pro Show

2023 Daytona Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

2023 Rising Phoenix and Arizona Pro Results

Nathan De Asha Wins 2023 Sheru Classic France Bodybuilding Show

Latest Reviews

Alaskan Cold Plunge Feature

Redwood Outdoors Alaskan Cold Plunge Review

Living.Fit Grip Strengthener Review

Bells of Steel Competition Kettlebell Review

Bells of Steel Barenaked Powerlifting Bar 2.0 Review

REP BlackWing Feature

REP Fitness BlackWing Weight Bench Review

Be the smartest person in your gym

The BarBend newsletter is everything you need to know about strength in a 3 minute read.

I Want In!
BarBend

BarBend is an independent website. The views expressed on this site may come from individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the view of BarBend or any other organization. BarBend is the Official Media Partner of USA Weightlifting.

  • About Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Pinterest

Sections

  • CrossFit
  • Strongman
  • Bodybuilding
  • Powerlifting
  • Weightlifting
  • Reviews
  • Nutrition
  • Training

More

  • BarBend Newsletter
  • BarBend Podcast
  • The Ripped Report
  • 1RM Calculator
  • BMR Calculator
  • Macros Calculator
  • Protein Calculator
  • Squat Calculator

Policies

  • Accessibility
  • Advice Disclaimer
  • Cookies Policy
  • Disclaimers
  • Disclosures
  • Editorial Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

Copyright © 2023 · BarBend Inc · Sitemap