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Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa

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Hearty vegetarian stuffed peppers filled with protein-packed quinoa, black beans, corn and tomatoes, topped with melted cheese – a nutritious, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium bell peppers, tops cut off and cores removed
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups low‑sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, diced avocado, sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
  2. Cook quinoa: combine quinoa and vegetable broth in saucepan, bring to boil, simmer covered for ~15 min until absorbed, remove lid and let sit 5 min, then fluff.
  3. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat; sauté onion ~2–3 min until softened, add garlic and cook 1 min more.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, black beans, corn and cooked quinoa; season with cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Cook 5 min over low heat, stirring.
  5. Slice peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds; place cut‐side up in baking dish with a little water in bottom.
  6. Spoon quinoa mixture into pepper halves, top with cheese.
  7. Bake uncovered for 30–35 min until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.
  8. Garnish with cilantro, avocado and sour cream as desired. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Make‐ahead: Prepare stuffing ahead and refrigerate up to 5 days; or assemble peppers and refrigerate, then bake when ready.
  • Freezing: Bake, cool and freeze peppers individually wrapped in foil; freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in fridge before reheating.
  • Vegan option: Omit cheese or use vegan cheese.
  • To soften peppers more, boil pepper halves for 5 min before stuffing.

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Keywords: vegetarian, quinoa, stuffed peppers, healthy, meatless

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