Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Colorful bell peppers stuffed with quinoa, vegetables, and cheese. A healthy, complete meal that's easy to make.

Prep: 20min
Cook: 45min
Serves: 4
easy
285 cal

Recipe Categories

VegetarianMexicanStuffed PepperQuinoaMain Dish

Ingredients

  • 4 large Bell pepperstops cut, seeded
  • 1 cup Quinoacooked
  • 1 can Black beansdrained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn kernelsfresh or frozen
  • 1 can Diced tomatoesdrained
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheeseshredded
  • 1 small Oniondiced
  • 2 cloves Garlicminced
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Sauté onion and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Mix cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and spices.

  4. 4

    Add sautéed onion and half the cheese.

  5. 5

    Stuff bell peppers with quinoa mixture.

  6. 6

    Place in baking dish with 1/4 inch water in bottom.

  7. 7

    Cover and bake 35-40 minutes until peppers are tender.

  8. 8

    Top with remaining cheese and bake 5 more minutes.

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