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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Black Beans

Delicious and healthy stuffed bell peppers filled with quinoa and black beans.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers tops cut off and seeds removed
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff each bell pepper with the quinoa mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese if using, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Black Beans, Quinoa, Stuffed Peppers
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