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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

This recipe is gluten free.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers tops cut off and seeds removed
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook quinoa in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
  3. In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff each bell pepper with the quinoa mixture and place in a baking dish.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 750mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Gluten-Free
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