Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
Bell peppers packed with a zesty mixture of quinoa, black beans, corn, and melted cheddar cheese.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
35 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 4 large Bell peppers
- 2 cups Cooked quinoa
- 1 can Black beans
- 1 cup Corn kernels
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, drained black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, and half of the cheese.
- 4
Stuff each pepper tightly with the quinoa mixture and place them upright in a baking dish.
- 5
Add a small amount of water to the bottom of the dish and cover with foil.
- 6
Bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for another 5 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- 7
Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
320
kcal
Protein
14
g
Carbs
48
g
Fat
9
g
Fiber
11
g
Sugar
6
g
Sodium
580
mg
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