Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Plant-based stuffed peppers full of veggies and spices!
Course Vegetarian
Keyword Plant-Based
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 476 g Bell peppers (4 medium, halved)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 110 g Onion (1 medium, diced)
  • 6 g Garlic (2 minced garlic cloves)
  • 2 tbsp Chili powder
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 15 oz Black beans (Rinse and drained)
  • 3 cup Baby spinach (Chopped)
  • 3 cup Cooked quinoa
  • 15 oz Diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro (Chopped)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place a thin layer of oil on a baking dish
  • Slice in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, wash and set aside
  • In a large sauté pan heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft for about 5 minutes
  • Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin and paprika, season with salt & pepper, and cook for another 1-2 minutes
  • Add the black beans, spinach, quinoa, and tomatoes, and mix together to fully combine. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in fresh cilantro
  • Use a spoon to fill peppers with quinoa stuffing
  • Arrange peppers in a large baking dish and cover with tinfoil. Bake for 25 minutes
  • Remove peppers from the oven. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Amount Per Serving (0.5 stuffed pepper)
Calories 220 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 57mg2%
Potassium 682mg19%
Carbohydrates 37g12%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 3879IU78%
Vitamin C 86mg104%
Calcium 75mg8%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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