Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Casserole

I’ve just been sitting here staring at this screen and trying to decide how to start, actually how to write this entire post. It’s easy to talk about a quinoa stuffed peppers casserole, but this is bigger. It’s something that Cade and I feel so strongly about, but that also means that it’s a lot of pressure to get our message across. Whenever we talk about these sort of things people tend to either get passionate with us or totally ignore the whole thing. So, here we go, we are hoping that you all will read on and learn why we’ve partnered up with Project Sunlight and Unilever to talk about the 16 million children in America who are going to bed hungry. 16 MILLION.

16 MILLION. Just think about all of those kids standing in a room and you looking over each of them. Which ones would you pick to go hungry? I don’t think I could turn them away. Remember that man who paid off those delinquent student lunches? People are doing good things all over the world and it makes a difference. It doesn’t have to be $1200 worth of lunches paid for, but there is something you can do. In fact, I’ve got two ideas for ya and I’m convinced that together we can make a difference. I encourage you to forget that 16 million and instead just go after the one. Go after one child that this could make a difference. Children don’t choose to not know if they will be fed that day. It isn’t their fault and as adults we must do something.

We showed our children this video and talked to them about the ideas below. Our goal is to always be aware, especially around the holidays, and to move on inspiration. Even if we don’t know someone if we feel the need to stop at a home and leave groceries on the doorstep we will do it.

1. Make a meal for someone or host a potluck night and invite a family in need

This quinoa stuffed peppers casserole is super easy to make, really filling, and has great nutritional value. Plus, it easily can become a soup the next day and last even longer. One thing Cade and I are big on is being mindful of others and then when we feel inspired we make an easy, family friendly meal and show up on someone’s door. I don’t even have to know them at all. It’s about bucking up and making a difference and though it’s always a little uncomfortable for me, it always feels amazing afterwards. Or you could call up a few neighbors and host a potluck. Invite a family that is struggling and let them know that it looks like the food is covered but you’d love for them to help with set up or take down so they don’t feel useless. Then make sure you have leftovers and insist on them taking them home.

2. Pay for someone’s groceries

When we grocery shop we tried to watch those around us and if there is someone that looks like they could use a little love or assistance, without judgement or hesitation we purchase their groceries. It doesn’t matter if it’s small like milk, and eggs, or a few more things. You just never know how that little extra could help them purchase more groceries on their own later and slowly start to get back on track.

Listen, I know that this can be uncomfortable, but at what point do we create change ourselves instead of expecting someone else to or ignoring it? 16 Million kids, you guys. 16 Million. One child at a time and we are going to change things. And maybe one day they will become great leaders and do something amazing themselves. If you have any thoughts or want to share your experiences please use I #shareameal because… or #brightfuture so we can all follow along.

Is Quinoa Gluten Free?

If you’re following a gluten-free diet, brown rice and quinoa are go-to grains for carbohydrate and fibre.

What Are The Nutrients In Quinoa?

Quinoa is a good source of protein, fiber, iron, copper, thiamin and vitamin B6.

One cup of cooked quinoa has about 40 fewer calories than the same amount of white rice.

Quinoa provides 5 more grams of fiber and double the protein of rice, and rice has about 15 times more grams of carbohydrates than the same amount of quinoa.

Is Italian Sausage Made From Beef?

Italian Sausage is most often made with pork.

The Main seasoning is generally fennel.