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Black Bean Quinoa Peppers

Stuffed peppers with a hearty filling of black beans and quinoa.
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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 tops cut off and seeds removed
  • 1 cup quinoa cooked
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup cheese shredded, optional

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, and chili powder.
  3. Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture.
  4. Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes. If using cheese, uncover and sprinkle cheese on top, then bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Healthy, Vegetarian
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