Description
A colorful and wholesome dish made with bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful quinoa filling, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bell peppers (tops cut, stemmed, and seeded)
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
- 4 ounces green chiles (from a can)
- 1 cup corn kernels (thawed)
- 1/2 cup cooked black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup petite diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves (chopped fresh)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (or more to taste)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cut and prep the peppers: Start by cutting the top off each bell pepper, removing the stem, and carefully seeding them to create a sturdy ‘cup’ for your filling.
- Get the dish ready: Line a 13 x 9 baking dish with parchment paper or use a baking sheet to catch any drippings.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to preheat at 350 degrees F.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the quinoa, green chiles, corn, black beans, tomatoes, both cheeses, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Stuff the peppers: Spoon the quinoa mixture into each bell pepper cavity, packing it in gently.
- Bake: Place the stuffed peppers in your prepared baking dish, cavity-side up. Bake them for about 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
- Serve and enjoy: Pull them out of the oven and serve immediately while they’re warm and cheesy.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze before baking for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: quinoa, stuffed peppers, vegetarian, healthy recipe, comfort food