Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American, Vegetarian
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Description
The recipe uses cooked quinoa as a hearty, protein-rich base combined with canned green chiles for mild heat, corn kernels, black beans for texture and fiber, diced petite tomatoes, and a cheese blend of pepper jack and feta for creaminess and tang. Fresh cilantro adds brightness, while spices including cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder provide depth.
The hollowed bell peppers stand upright in a baking dish and are spooned full of the prepared mixture. Baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until the peppers soften and the filling heats through ensures a tender exterior and cohesive, flavorful filling with melted cheese.
This dish suits a wholesome vegetarian main or side, providing grains, vegetables, and protein. It can be served immediately, showcasing colorful presentation from the peppers and varied texture from the filling.
Ingredients
- 3 cups quinoa cooked
- 1 green chiles 4-ounce can
- 1 cup corn kernels
- ½ cup black beans drained and rinsed, canned
- ½ cup diced tomatoes petite
- ½ cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 3 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder or more to taste
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 6 bell pepper tops cut, stemmed and seeded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, green chiles, corn, beans, tomatoes, cheeses, cilantro, cumin, garlic, onion and chili powder, salt and pepper, to taste.
- Spoon the filling into each bell pepper cavity. Place on prepared baking dish, cavity side up, and bake until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through, about 25-30 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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