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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Recipe

A delicious and healthy vegan recipe that's perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers any color
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 salt to taste
  • 1 pepper to taste
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 cup salsa

Instructions 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
  3. In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the broth is absorbed.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, lime juice, and salsa.
  5. Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes or until the peppers are tender.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Healthy, Vegan
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