Southwestern Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Southwestern Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers is a Tex Mex flavored healthy meatless entree recipe that’s full of protein, vegetables, and grains.

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This meatless recipe is so hearty and filling you won’t miss the meat. However, you can easily add 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey, if desired. Additionally, you can serve it as a side dish with my Six Minute Flat Iron Steak.

The bell peppers make a beautiful presentation but if you’re not fond of bell peppers you can use poblano peppers. As well, the quinoa and black bean mixture taste amazing without the pepper flavor. You may want to skip the peppers altogether and simply bake the quinoa in a casserole dish for the designated time.

For added flavor, top your Southwestern Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers with sliced avocados, sour cream, and/or salsa.

I find the stuffed peppers to be a great recipe to make when entertaining since vegetarians like them. Additionally, because they’re so hearty, meat-eaters enjoy them too.

This recipe can be made in about 40 minutes which makes it a good weeknight meal as well. What is your go-to weeknight meal?

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Southwestern Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

In this meatless recipe, it's so hearty and filling you won't miss the meat. However, you can easily add 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey.

Author: Paula

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
• 15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
• 15 ounces fired roasted diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 4 large red bell peppers
• 1/2 cup cheese shredded, any flavor, can use Vegan cheese
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

• Prepare quinoa per the box instructions.
• While quinoa is cooking, prepare the peppers. Rinse and cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds. Discard the top.
• Line a pan with foil or grease the bottom of a pan with vegetable oil or butter.
• Place the bell peppers in pan.
• Mix cooked quinoa with black beans, tomatoes, onion, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
• Stuff the peppers with quinoa mixture.
• Top with cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
• Serve hot. 

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 1024mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5276IU | Vitamin C: 211mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 5mg

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