Easy Italian Quinoa Stuffed Pepper Casserole

All the magic of this Stuffed Pepper Casserole happens in just one pan … you don’t even have to pre-cook the quinoa!

You can even prep it entirely ahead and bake it at dinnertime. It’s the kind of comfort food that makes dinnertimes special, and keeps you stress-free!

- chicken broth - tomatoes - quinoa - basil - italian turkey sausage

Mix up your flavorful base, right in the baking pan!

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Next, cut your bell peppers into large planks, instead of leaving them whole, as in many other stuffed pepper recipes.

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Sprinkle just the stuffed peppers with shredded Italian cheeses, so each pepper gets its own melty topping.

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You can completely assemble this casserole earlier in the day, then cover and refrigerate it until you're ready to bake it at dinnertime.

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Swipe up for full recipe!

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