Delicious Southwestern Style Stuffed Peppers
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Ingredients
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4 large Bell peppers
(Any color works—red, green, yellow, or orange.)
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1 cup Quinoa
(Rinse before cooking to remove bitterness.)
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1 can Black beans
(Drained and rinsed.)
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1 cup Corn
(Can use fresh or frozen corn.)
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1 can Diced tomatoes
(Use fire-roasted for extra flavor.)
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1 medium Onion
(Chopped finely.)
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1 tsp Cumin
(Adds a south-western flavor.)
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1 tsp Chili powder
(Adjust more or less based on spice preference.)
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1 cup Cheddar cheese
(Shredded, can use vegan cheese for a vegan option.)
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2 tbsp Olive oil
(Use extra virgin for better flavor.)
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
(Any color works—red, green, yellow, or orange.)
(Rinse before cooking to remove bitterness.)
(Drained and rinsed.)
(Can use fresh or frozen corn.)
(Use fire-roasted for extra flavor.)
(Chopped finely.)
(Adds a south-western flavor.)
(Adjust more or less based on spice preference.)
(Shredded, can use vegan cheese for a vegan option.)
(Use extra virgin for better flavor.)
Nutrition
- Servings: 4
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (350g)
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 75 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Fiber: 15 g
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
- Calcium: 200 mg
- Iron: 3.5 mg
Instructions
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1 - Prep Peppers:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds. Set aside.
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2 - Cook Quinoa:
In a saucepan, cook quinoa according to package directions. Usually, it’s 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer for 15 minutes.
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3 - Sauté Veggies:
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
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4 - Mix Filling:
In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa, sautéed onions, black beans, corn, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
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5 - Stuff Peppers:
Stuff each bell pepper with the quinoa mixture. Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
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6 - Bake:
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, add cheese on top (if using) and bake for an additional 5 min until cheese is melted.
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7 - Serve:
Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and serve warm. Enjoy your meal!
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds. Set aside.
In a saucepan, cook quinoa according to package directions. Usually, it’s 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer for 15 minutes.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa, sautéed onions, black beans, corn, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
Stuff each bell pepper with the quinoa mixture. Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, add cheese on top (if using) and bake for an additional 5 min until cheese is melted.
Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and serve warm. Enjoy your meal!
More About: Delicious Southwestern Style Stuffed Peppers
Spicy and hearty, these Southwestern Stuffed Peppers pack flavor with quinoa, black beans, and corn.
Southwestern Stuffed Peppers
These Southwestern Stuffed Peppers are a colorful and nutritious way to incorporate healthy ingredients into your meal. Celebrated for their vibrant flavors and textures, this dish combines hearty quinoa, protein-rich black beans, and sweet corn, all mingled with smoky spices, leading to an explosion of flavors. They're perfect for any meal or occasion.
In Southwestern cuisine, stuffed peppers can be a symbol of the holistic use of diverse ingredients grown in arid regions, illustrating sustainable living and biodiversity.
Tips & Notes
- Choose organic ingredients whenever possible for enhanced flavors.
- Add green chilies for an extra kick of heat.
- Vegan substitute options optimize dietary needs! Try coconut milk instead of cheese to maintain that creaminess while keeping it dairy-free.
- These peppers keep well in the fridge and reheat wonderfully—the cumin adds depth while cooling!
At occasions like potlucks or gatherings, offer a delightful medley of toppings like guacamole, fresh cilantro, or lime wedges to elevate this dish once again.
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