Mexican-Style Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
User Reviews
4.9
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
445 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Mexican-Style Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
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With gooey jack cheese, protein-packed quinoa, and tender black beans, these Mexican-style Quinoa Stuffed Peppers make a healthy dinner or meal prep. We've taken classic Mexican spices paired with easy cooking methods to create the ultimate vegetarian stuffed pepper recipe that we know you'll love!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa 180 g, uncooked
- 2 cups vegetable broth 453 mL
- 1 Tbsp neutral cooking oil 30 mL, divided, generic cooking oil
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 oz can black beans 425 g, drained
- 1 oz can corn 425 g, drained
- 1 oz can crushed tomatoes 425 g
- 1 ½ cups Monterey jack cheese divided, 120 g, shredded
- 4 bell pepper any color
Instructions
- Quinoa: Rinse 1 cup uncooked quinoa, then transfer it to a pot. Add 2 cups vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until broth is absorbed.
- Flavor Base: Meanwhile add 1 Tbsp oil to a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 medium white onion (chopped), cooking until it begins to soften. Add 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp each cumin, smoked paprika, and ¼ tsp salt. Cook for another minute.
- Filling: Add 1 15-oz can black beans, 1 15-oz can corn, 1 15-oz can crushed tomatoes, the cooked quinoa, and ½ cup of the cheese. Stir to combine.
- Assemble: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove ribs and seeds. Stuff mixture into peppers and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle on the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is golden and bubbly.
Notes
- These peppers are great in meal prep form. Instructions and recipe pairings here!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
445kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
56.5g
(19%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
18.2g
(28%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
799mg
(33%)
Potassium
864mg
(18%)
Fiber
10.8g
(43%)
Sugar
11.7g
(23%)
Calcium
210mg
(21%)
Iron
3.8mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 56.5g | 19% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 18.2g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 799mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 864mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 10.8g | 43% |
| Sugar | 11.7g | 23% |
| Calcium | 210mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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