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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Black Beans

A delicious and healthy stuffed bell pepper recipe 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 tops cut off and seeds removed
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 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 your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stuff each bell pepper with the quinoa mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  4. Top with shredded cheese if using.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Black Beans, Quinoa, Stuffed Peppers
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