Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Black Beans

Name: Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil (or cooking oil of choice as needed to coat pan); ½ cup diced red onion; ¾ cup corn kernels ((1 ear)); 3 cloves garlic, (chopped (1 tablespoon)); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ((optional)); 1 ½ cups cooked black beans; ½ cup cooked quinoa; 1 cup diced tomato ((fresh or canned)); 1 cup chopped spinach; Salt; 4 poblano peppers, (halved lengthwise and seeds removed); 2 avocados, (peeled and pitted); ½ lime ((including peel)); ½ cup cilantro; 1 jalapeño pepper, (chopped (optional)); 1 teaspoon agave nectar (or sweetener of choice (optional)); 1 cup filtered water (or as needed); Cilantro; Lime wedges

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

These stuffed poblano peppers with black beans and quinoa are a hearty vegetarian main topped with a creamy cilantro-lime avocado sauce. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, they're an easy way to use pantry staples and fresh summer produce. Bake them in one skillet or casserole dish for a crowd-pleasing dinner or meal prep lunch.

Updated at: Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:44:53 GMT