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Savory Cheesy Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers

Savor the bold flavors of these gorgeous bell peppers generously filled with a hearty blend of quinoa, corn, and black beans. Every bite reveals a smoky hint of chipotle pepper tucked in a thickly layered tomato sauce that teases your palate offering a sweet and spicy fiesta. The finish is a gentle ...
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37 min
TOTAL TIME
327
CALORIES
$1.26
PER SERVING
Savory Cheesy Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers
Directions
BELL PEPPERS
12 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
37 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Slice the tops off the bell peppers, gently remove seeds and inner white membrane. Place peppers on a baking sheet.
3
Drizzle peppers with olive oil, sprinkle with salt. Set aside.
QUINOA MIX
4
In a small pan, add quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
5
Stir the cooked black beans and corn into the cooked quinoa.
SAUCE
6
In a saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, chipotle pepper, garlic powder and black pepper. Simmer on medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
ASSEMBLY
7
Pour half of the sauce into the quinoa mixture and stir until well combined.
8
Spoon the quinoa mixture into each prepared bell pepper.
9
Sprinkle each pepper generously with shredded cheddar cheese.
10
Pour the rest of the sauce onto the bottom of the baking sheet for additional moisture.
BAKE
11
Cover the peppers with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes or until the peppers are cooked to your desired texture.
Health Info
Macros
54g
CARBS
6g
FAT
16g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
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