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Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

Keyword: food, healthy
Servings: 4
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers tops removed and seeds cleaned
  • 1 cup 200g cooked quinoa
  • 1 can 400g black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup 150g corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup 75g diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup 60g shredded cheese (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Stuff the Peppers: Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture, pressing down slightly to pack the filling. Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
  • Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes. If using cheese, remove the foil after 20 minutes, sprinkle cheese on top of each pepper, and bake uncovered for the remaining time until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.