Nutritious Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
A delicious and healthy meal featuring bell peppers stuffed with quinoa, black beans, and various spices.
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- baking dish
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Essential Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers Any color (red, yellow, green, or orange)
- 1 cup quinoa Rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth For cooking quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans Drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn Fresh, frozen, or canned
- 1 teaspoon cumin For flavor
- 1 teaspoon chili powder For spice
- to taste salt and pepper For seasoning
- 1 cup diced tomatoes Fresh or canned
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese Optional, for topping
- to taste fresh cilantro For garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the quinoa by cooking it in vegetable broth until fluffy.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare the bell peppers by cutting the tops off and removing seeds.
- Make the filling by mixing cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, spices, and diced tomatoes.
- Stuff the prepared peppers with the filling and top with cheese if desired.
- Bake the stuffed peppers covered with foil for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.
Notes
This recipe is versatile; feel free to add other vegetables or proteins as desired.