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Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
4.8 from 20 votes

Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

These vegetarian Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are filled with quinoa, black beans, corn and a blend of Mexican spices.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 453 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican, Vegan

Ingredients

Stuffed Peppers
  • 4 bell peppers halved and seeds removed
  • 3 cups quinoa cooked
  • 15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup corn defrosted, frozen
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • black pepper fresh ground, to taste
  • kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, or cheese of choice
Avocado Sauce
  • 1/2 avocado peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup yogurt plain, Greek
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • black pepper fresh ground, to taste
  • kosher salt fresh ground, to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400° F. and line a baking sheet with foil. Spray with cooking spray and place the halved peppers on it cut side up. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and place in the oven to bake for 15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl combine the remaining stuffed pepper ingredients, minus the cheese, and stir together until combined. Taste for seasoning.
  3. Remove the peppers from the oven and divide the filling evenly into each pepper half. Bake for another 15-20 minutes or until the peppers have cooked to your liking. Remove from the oven, top with shredded cheese and bake another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  4. While the peppers finish cooking make the avocado sauce. In a blender or food processor add all of the ingredients and blend until smooth. Add water a tablespoon at a time to loosen in until desired consistency is reached. Taste for seasoning.
  5. Serve the stuffed peppers with the avocado sauce on the side or drizzled on top.

Nutrition Information

Calories 453kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g (41%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 538mg (22%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 453

% Daily Value*

Calories 453kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 538mg 22%
Fiber 15g 60%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.