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Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

A healthy and delicious meal that's easy to prepare. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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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 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup cheese shredded, optional

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, and chili powder.
  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, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Healthy, Vegetarian
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