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Quinoa Bell Peppers Recipe

This recipe is gluten free.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook quinoa in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
  3. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes, black beans, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Mix cooked quinoa with the vegetable mixture.
  6. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds. Stuff peppers with quinoa mixture.
  7. Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2.5mg

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