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Mexican Style Stuffed Peppers

A delicious vegan recipe for Mexican Style Stuffed Peppers.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 avocado, diced (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
  3. In a large bowl, mix quinoa, black beans, corn, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff the peppers with the mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  5. Pour salsa over the stuffed peppers.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  8. Garnish with avocado and cilantro if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 150mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Stuffed Peppers, Vegan
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