Quinoa & Black Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers
Colorful bell peppers stuffed with protein-rich quinoa and black beans, topped with cheese and baked to perfection. A nutritious and satisfying meal.
Quinoa & Black Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers is a dinner recipe ready in about 55 minutes. Each serving has approximately 631 kcal, 40g protein, 79g carbs, 18g fat. It fits a vegetarian diet.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook it according to package instructions.
While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the bell peppers by cutting them in half and removing seeds.
In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Stuff the bell pepper halves with the quinoa mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Top with shredded cheese.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Serve warm and enjoy your nutritious meal!