Healthy Stuffed Bell Peppers

Healthy Stuffed Bell Peppers

Author: Sara Smith Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: Other Recipes Cuisine: Mexican Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
  • 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
  • Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
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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 bowl, combine quinoa or rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Stuff each bell pepper with the filling mixture. If desired, top with shredded cheese.
  5. Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and add a little water to the bottom of the dish.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are tender.
  7. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes if you added cheese, until it’s melted and bubbly.
  8. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve hot.

Notes

  1. This recipe is flexible; feel free to add chicken or tofu for extra protein, or skip cheese for a vegan version.