Description
Make delicious Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers filled with quinoa, black beans, and spices for a nutritious meal!
Ingredients
- Bell Peppers: Use red, yellow, or green peppers; their sweetness adds great flavor.
- Cooked Quinoa: High in protein, it’s a nutritious base for the stuffing.
- Black Beans: Canned black beans, rinsed and drained, add protein and texture.
- Sweet Corn: Fresh or frozen corn adds sweetness and crunch to the filling.
- Diced Tomatoes: Adds moisture and flavor to the stuffing.
- Cheddar Cheese: Melted on top for a deliciously cheesy finish.
- Spices: Cumin and chili powder provide warmth and depth of flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with a light layer of olive oil.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, spices, and half of the cheese. Mix well to create the stuffing.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the quinoa mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in the prepared baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once done, allow the peppers to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Opt for medium-sized bell peppers for even cooking and stuffing.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like mushrooms, spinach, or different beans to your filling.
- If you like a kick, add jalapeños or red pepper flakes to the stuffing mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Vegetarian, Stuffed Peppers, Healthy