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Healthy Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are hearty, colorful bell peppers filled with a warm mixture of quinoa, beans, tomatoes, corn, and spices, baked until tender and satisfying.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 can black beans 15 oz, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional
  • Fresh cilantro optional garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice off pepper tops, remove seeds and membranes.
  • Rinse quinoa, then cook with broth until fluffy and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Sauté black beans, corn, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a skillet for 5–7 minutes.
  • Stir quinoa into the skillet mixture. Mix in half the cheese if using.
  • Fill peppers with mixture, top with remaining cheese if desired.
  • Bake covered for 25–30 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 more minutes to melt cheese.
  • Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with cilantro if you like.