By Carlee LaRue
Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
11 steps
Prep:10minCook:1h 5min
Amazing Mexican-inspired quinoa stuffed peppers made with just 10 ingredients! Simple, flavorful, full of protein and fiber, and entirely vegan and gluten-free!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:56:55 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
41
Low
Glycemic Load
24
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories360.6 kcal (18%)
Total Fat8.4 g (12%)
Carbs58.6 g (23%)
Sugars10.2 g (11%)
Protein14.8 g (30%)
Sodium1131.9 mg (57%)
Fiber14.3 g (51%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
1 cupquinoa
or rice, thoroughly rinsed and drained
2 cupsvegetable stock
scant, sub water, but it will be less flavorful
4red bell peppers
large, yellow or orange, halved, seeds removed
½ cupsalsa
plus more for serving
1 Tbspnutritional yeast
optional
2 tspcumin powder
1 ½ tspchili powder
1 ½ tspgarlic powder
1 x 15 ouncecan black beans
drained, if unsalted, add 1/4 tsp sea salt per can
1 cupwhole kernel corn
drained
1avocado
ripe, sliced
fresh lime juice
hot sauce
cilantro
chopped
red onion
diced
chipotle red salsa
or your favorite salsa
Instructions
Step 1
Add quinoa and vegetable stock to a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy – about 20 minutes.
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Step 6
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C) and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish or rimmed baking sheet.
Step 7
Brush halved peppers with a neutral, high heat oil, such as avocado oil or refined coconut oil.
Step 8
Add cooked quinoa to a large mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients – salsa through corn. Mix to thoroughly combine then taste and adjust seasonings accordingly, adding salt, pepper, or more spices as desired.
Step 9
Generously stuff halved peppers with quinoa mixture until all peppers are full, then cover the dish with foil.
Step 10
Bake for 30 minutes covered. Then remove foil, increase heat to 400 degrees F (204 C), and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until peppers are soft and slightly golden brown. For softer peppers, bake 5-10 minutes more.
Step 11
Serve with desired toppings (listed above) or as is. Best when fresh, though leftovers keep covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat in a 350-degree F (176 C) oven until warmed through – about 20 minutes.
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