Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Healthy and delicious quinoa stuffed bell peppers, perfect for a nutritious meal.
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Main Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers tops cut off and seeds removed
- 1 cup quinoa cooked
- 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn cooked
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese optional
- to taste salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture.
Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until peppers are tender.
If using cheese, remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
Serve hot.
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg