Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

SERVES: 6

COOK TIME: 45 Min

We stuffed peppers with a flavorful Mexican-inspired mixture to come up with our recipe for Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers. This recipe features some of your favorite south-of-the-border flavors like corn, beans, tomatoes, cheese, and more! This is one vegetarian-friendly dish that even non-vegetarians will love!

What You'll Need

2 cups cooked quinoa
1 (4-ounce) can green chilies
1 cup corn
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 1/4 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons cumin
1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 bell peppers (any color), tops removed, and seeded

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except 1/4 cup cheese and the peppers; mix well.
Stuff each pepper evenly with mixture and place in baking dish; cover with foil.
Cook 40 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and cook another 5 minutes, or until peppers are tender.

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 388
Calories from Fat 99
Total Fat 11g 17 %
Saturated Fat 4.8g 24 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 18g 35 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 21mg 7 %
Sodium 601mg 25 %
Total Carbohydrates 58g 19 %
Dietary Fiber 9.5g 38 %
Sugars 5.9g 0 %

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SouthernSoul1391

Jan 21, 2015

I tried these the other day and I couldn't stop raving about them! If you're someone who thinks recipes don't have enough seasoning then you're in for a treat. The quinoa was seasoned to perfection and the pepper was just the right texture. I will make this again and again!