Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Vibrant and nutritious quinoa stuffed peppers filled with black beans, corn, and spices, perfect for a wholesome family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 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 (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each bell pepper generously with the quinoa mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each filled pepper.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days; they can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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