Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers: Easy Recipe for a Wholesome Meal
A delicious and wholesome vegetarian dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with a mix of vegetables and grains.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the quinoa in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
- While the quinoa is cooking, cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, cumin, paprika, and salt.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- If using, sprinkle cheese on top of the stuffed peppers.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the filling.
- Leftover filling can be used as a salad topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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