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Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

A vibrant and wholesome dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful quinoa and vegetable medley topped with gooey melted cheese. These stuffed peppers are a nutritious and delicious option for a filling lunch that will satisfy your cravings while providing essential nutrients.

Meal:lunch
Cook:40 minutes
Servings:4
Difficulty:⭐⭐⭐(Medium)
Prep:20 minutes
Calories:420 cal
vegetariangluten-free

Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 medium tomato
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F

  2. 2

    Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds

  3. 3

    Cook quinoa according to package instructions

  4. 4

    In a pan, sauté onion, zucchini, and tomato until soft

  5. 5

    Add cooked quinoa, black beans, cumin, and paprika to the pan

  6. 6

    Stir well to combine all ingredients

  7. 7

    Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture

  8. 8

    Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish

  9. 9

    Top each pepper with cheddar cheese

  10. 10

    Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and peppers are tender

    ⏱️ 27.5 minutes

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
420
Protein
15g
Carbs
50g
Fat
18g

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