Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Black Beans
Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Black Beans is a delicious and nutritious vegetarian dish that combines the flavors of bell peppers, quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and cheese. It is a healthy, filling, and flavorful dish that is perfect for a vegetarian meal or as a side dish to any meal.
Ingredients:
Method:
- 4 large bell peppers, any color
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes from the inside.
- In a large bowl, mix together cooked quinoa, black beans, frozen corn, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa and black bean mixture, pressing it down lightly to fill the peppers evenly.
- Place the stuffed bell peppers in the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bell peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
- Remove from the oven and let the stuffed bell peppers cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Optional: You can sprinkle additional shredded cheese on top during the last few minutes of baking for an extra cheesy topping.
- Serve hot and enjoy the delicious and nutritious Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Black Beans as a satisfying vegetarian meal or side dish!
- ENJOY!