Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Healthy and flavorful bell peppers stuffed with a hearty quinoa and vegetable mixture, baked to perfection.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

1 hr

Ingredients

4 large bell peppers

2 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion

3 cloves garlic

1 medium zucchini

1 cup corn

1.5 cups black beans

14.5 oz diced tomatoes

1 cup quinoa

2 cups vegetable broth

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp chili powder

0.5 tsp salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 cup shredded cheese

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1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes. Place in a baking dish.
3
Cook quinoa according to package directions using vegetable broth.
15 min
4
While quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5 min
6
Add the minced garlic and diced zucchini. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until zucchini is tender-crisp.
3 min
7
Stir in the cooked quinoa, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
8
Stuff the quinoa mixture evenly into the bell pepper halves.
9
Cover the baking dish with foil.
10
Bake for 30 minutes.
30 min
11
Remove foil, top with shredded cheese, and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
10 min
12
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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