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Quinoa And Black Bean Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Healthy and delicious stuffed peppers filled with quinoa and black beans.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers any color
  • 1 cup quinoa cooked
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup cheese shredded, optional
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  5. Top with shredded cheese if using.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Healthy, Vegetarian
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