Description
These vibrant, protein-packed quinoa-stuffed bell peppers are loaded with healthy ingredients and bold flavors, perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, orange, or green)
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or vegan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: Serves 4
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the bell peppers: Slice off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes inside. Set aside.
- Cook the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa absorbs the liquid. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Prepare the filling: Stir in diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes to combine flavors. Add the cooked quinoa and mix thoroughly.
- Stuff the peppers: Place the hollowed-out bell peppers upright in a baking dish. Fill each pepper generously with the quinoa mixture. Top with shredded cheese if desired.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the tops are golden.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
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