Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers
Delicious and nutritious quinoa-stuffed bell peppers, packed with veggies and flavor, perfect for a healthy weight loss meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup black beans
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Cumin
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley)
- Shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions.
- Chop up your veggies including tomatoes and onions.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and scoop out the seeds.
- Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, then add tomatoes and other veggies.
- Combine cooked quinoa with sautéed veggies, black beans, cumin, and herbs.
- Stuff the peppers with the quinoa mixture and place the tops back on.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender.
- Serve and enjoy with balsamic reduction or avocado slices!
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling with your choice of vegetables and spices. Enjoy with a side of roasted sweet potatoes or a light salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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