Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers are a popular dish in many cuisines around the world, with variations ranging from meat-filled to vegetarian options.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Stuffed Peppers

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 piece Bell Peppers
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 cup Black Beans
• 1 cup Corn
• 1 can Tomatoes
• 1 piece Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 cup Cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
3. In a large bowl, mix together cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture.
5. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
6. Bake for 30 minutes.
7. Remove the foil and sprinkle cheese on top of each pepper.
8. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Let the stuffed peppers rest for 10 minutes before serving.
10. Enjoy!

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.