Main Dish

Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Servings
4
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
60 min

Ingredients

4
large bell peppers, halved with seeds and ribs removed
3/4 cup
dry quinoa
15-ounce can
black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup
corn
2
green onions, sliced
2/3 cup
low sodium salsa
2 tablespoons
nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon
cumin
1 teaspoon
paprika
1 teaspoon
chili powder, optional
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cook quinoa according to package directions using low sodium vegetable broth.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together quinoa, beans, corn, onions, salsa, nutritional yeast, cumin, paprika, and optional chili powder.
  4. Place peppers in a greased 9”x13” baking dish and stuff with filling. Lightly press down.
  5. Cover with tin foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove tin foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Sodium 220 mg
Protein 15 g
Fiber 14 g
Fat 4 g
Carbs 64 g
Calories 330
Felicia Porrazza, MDA, RDN, LDN - Do It Better Wellness™

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