Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers have been enjoyed in various cuisines around the world for centuries. They are a versatile dish that can be filled with a variety of ingredients, making them a popular choice for vegetarians.

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: 15.

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Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Mediterranean, Mexican Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Vegetarian 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 piece Bell Peppers
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 cup Black Beans
• 1 cup Corn
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1 small Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 cup Shredded Cheese
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro
• 4 wedge Lime

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
2. In a saucepan, cook quinoa according to package instructions.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
4. Add black beans, corn, tomato, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in cooked quinoa.
6. Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture and place them in a baking dish.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
8. Remove from the oven and sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each pepper. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 10g

Protein 10g20%

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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.