Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Yield 6 servings

Loaded with protein, veggies and healthy grains, these stuffed bell peppers will provide the nutrition that you need for a healthy, balanced meal!

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup petite diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 6 bell peppers, tops cut, stemmed and seeded

Add Fresh Creamy Flavor w/ Mexico Avocados

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, combine quinoa, green chiles, corn, beans, tomatoes, cheeses, cilantro, cumin, garlic, onion and chili powder, salt and pepper, to taste.
• Spoon the filling each each bell pepper cavity. Place on prepared baking dish, cavity side up, and bake until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through, about 25-30 minutes.
• Serve immediately.