Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Bell peppers stuffed with seasoned quinoa, black beans, corn, and cheese — healthy, vegetarian, satisfying. Mexican-inspired flavors. Best with extra salsa.
Prep Time
14 min
Cook Time
11 min
Servings
2
Calories
253 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Quinoa½
- Bell Peppers½
- Parsley½
- Oregano½
- Onion½ medium
- Garlic1 ½ cloves
- Cheese½ cup
- Salt½ tsp
- Black Pepper¼ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Quinoa0.5
- Bell Peppers0.5
- Parsley0.5
- Oregano0.5
- Onion0.5 medium
- Garlic1.5 cloves
- Cheese0.5 cup
- Salt0.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.25 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 375°F. Slice tops off 4 large bell peppers (various colors), remove seeds. Blanch in salted boiling water 4 minutes until just softened. Drain upside down.
- 2
Cook 1 cup quinoa in 2 cups water with salt for 15 minutes. Fluff.
- 3
In a bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with 1 can drained black beans, 1 cup corn kernels, 1 cup salsa, 1 chopped onion (sautéed), 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ cup shredded cheese, ¼ cup chopped cilantro.
- 4
Stuff peppers generously with the quinoa mixture, mounding slightly. Place in baking dish.
- 5
Top each pepper with more shredded cheese. Pour ½ cup water in the bottom of dish (helps steam-cook the peppers).
- 6
Cover with foil, bake 25 min. Uncover, bake 10 more minutes until cheese is golden. Top with sour cream, sliced avocado, more cilantro. Serve immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Blanch peppers. Crucial for proper softening.
- 2.Cooked quinoa, not raw. Raw won't cook properly stuffed.
- 3.Water in pan. Helps steam-cook the peppers.
- 4.Don't skip the foil first stage.
🔬 Why It Works
Quinoa stuffed peppers succeed when the peppers are pre-blanched (tender after baking) and the quinoa filling is properly seasoned. The combination of complete protein (quinoa + beans), vegetables, and cheese creates a complete vegetarian meal.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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