Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers with Avocado

Ingredients
  • 4 large green bell peppers, tops sliced off and seeds removed
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3/4 cup sweet corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 1 of Juice lime (optional)
Instructions
  1. 1
    1. Preheat Oven:

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2
    2. Prepare Bell Peppers:one green bell pepper stuffed with quinoi

    Slice off the tops of bell peppers and remove seeds. Lightly brush the outsides with olive oil and place in a baking dish.

  3. 3
    3. Cook Filling:

    In a medium bowl, mix cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, cumin, paprika, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4
    4. Stuff the Peppers:

    Fill each bell pepper with the quinoa mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.

  5. 5
    5. Bake:

    Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until peppers

  6. 6
    6. Top and Serve:

    1. Remove from oven. Top with fresh avocado slices, a squeeze of lime, and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Serving Size 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 310kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 250mg11%
Potassium 780mg23%
Total Carbohydrate 36g12%
Dietary Fiber 9g36%
Sugars 6g
Protein 10g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Feel free to swap green peppers for red or yellow for a sweeter flavor. Add shredded cheese if you're not strictly vegan!

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