Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
A delightful twist on a classic dish, these quinoa stuffed peppers are packed with flavor and nutrition, making them a perfect meal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers (any color)
- 1.5 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 can black beans (15 oz), drained
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the bell peppers by slicing the tops off and removing the seeds.
- Get your quinoa cooking by combining 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth in a pot. Bring it to a boil and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Mix the filling in a large bowl with cooked quinoa, drained black beans, corn, and salsa.
- Stuff each bell pepper generously with the quinoa mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese if desired.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding different spices or proteins. Serve with fresh cilantro or a dollop of sour cream for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: quinoa, stuffed peppers, vegetarian recipe, healthy dinner, Mexican cuisine