Four halved red and yellow bell peppers stuffed with a quinoa-black bean-corn mixture, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Southwest Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Bell peppers stuffed with quinoa, black beans, corn, and Southwest spices. Hearty, colorful, and gluten-free.

30 minGluten-Free

Ingredients

  • 4 whole Bell Pepper
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) Black Beans
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn
  • ¾ cup Salsa
  • 1 ½ tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 whole Lime

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Bring vegetable broth to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
  2. Stir black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, and chili powder into cooked quinoa. Season with salt to taste.
  3. Arrange bell pepper halves cut-side up in a baking dish. Spoon quinoa mixture into each.
  4. Bake 12 minutes until peppers are tender.
  5. Top with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories340 kcal
Protein13g
Carbs62g
Fat4g
Fiber12g
Sodium520mg
Sugar12g
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