Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
A colorful blend of flavors in vibrant bell peppers, filled with quinoa, black beans, and spices, making for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- Combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Stuff the bell peppers generously with the quinoa mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and sprinkle cheese on top if desired.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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