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Mexican-Style Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 445 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa 180 g
  • 2 cups vegetable broth 453 mL
  • 1 Tbsp oil 30 mL, divided
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp each cumin, 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 shredded Monterey jack cheese divided, 120 g
  • 4 bell peppers any color

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

Serving 1serving Calories 445kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 56.5g (19%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 18.2g (28%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 799mg (33%) Potassium 864mg (25%) Fiber 10.8g (43%) Sugar 11.7g (23%) Calcium 210mg (21%) Iron 3.8mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 445

% 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.