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By Brittney Martin
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
5 steps
Prep:10minCook:40min
These Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are loaded with lots of plant-based protein and gluten-free quinoa and topped with melted cheese- hearty and healthy
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:45:46 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
40
Low
Glycemic Load
18
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories350.3 kcal (18%)
Total Fat13 g (19%)
Carbs45.9 g (18%)
Sugars8.3 g (9%)
Protein15.9 g (32%)
Sodium915.1 mg (46%)
Fiber9.8 g (35%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings

6bell peppers
medium, tops cut off and cores removed

1 cupquinoa
uncooked, rinsed and drained

2 cupsvegetable broth

1 tablespoonolive oil

1onion
small, chopped

2garlic cloves
minced

1 x 15 ouncecan diced tomatoes

1 x 15 ouncecan black beans

1 cupfrozen corn
thawed

1 teaspooncumin

1 teaspoonpaprika

½ teaspoonsalt

¼ teaspoonblack pepper

1 cupmonterey jack cheese
freshly shredded

fresh cilantro
optional toppings, chopped, diced avocado

sour cream

fresh cilantro
optional toppings, chopped, diced avocado

sour cream
Instructions
Step 1
Place the quinoa and vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower heat to a simmer, cover the saucepan with a lid and cook covered until all the liquid is absorbed, 15 minutes. Allow the quinoa to rest for about 5 minutes, without opening the lid, then fluff with a fork.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 375°F, and prepare the peppers by cutting them in half lengthwise and removing the seeds and membrane. Place the peppers in a baking dish cut side up, and pour water around the peppers — just enough to cover the bottom of the pan.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and saute until they start to soften, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 more minute. Stir in the cooked quinoa, diced tomatoes, black beans and corn. Season with cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook for additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 4
Carefully spoon the mixture into the sliced peppers and sprinkle the cheese on top.
Step 5
Bake uncovered until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted, about 30-35 minutes. Add optional toppings and serve hot.
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