Stuffed Peppers 101

Stuffed peppers are a popular dish in many cuisines around the world, with variations that include meat, rice, or other fillings.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Stuffed Peppers 101

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Mediterranean, Mexican Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 pieces Bell Peppers
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 cup Black Beans
• 1 cup Corn
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 medium Tomato
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
3. In a saucepan, cook the quinoa according to the package instructions.
4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
5. Add the black beans, corn, tomato, and cooked quinoa to the skillet. Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika.
6. Stir in the cilantro and remove from heat.
7. Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture and place them in a baking dish.
8. Top each pepper with cheddar cheese.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and golden.
10. Let the stuffed peppers rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 10g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.