Southwest Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Flavorful and Healthy

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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Southwest Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Flavorful and Healthy

Looking for a tasty and healthy meal? These Southwest Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are the answer! Bursting with zesty flavors and packed with nutrition, they make a great dish for any day. I’ll show you how to prepare this easy recipe that’s sure to please everyone. Join me as we dive into this colorful, wholesome meal that you can whip up in no time!

Why I Love This Recipe

  1. Easy to Make: This recipe is simple and quick, perfect for busy weeknights.
  2. Healthy Ingredients: Packed with protein and fiber, these stuffed peppers are nutritious and satisfying.
  3. Customizable: You can easily adapt the filling to include your favorite ingredients or add more spices for extra heat.
  4. Colorful Presentation: The vibrant colors of the bell peppers make for a beautiful and appetizing dish.

Southwest Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Flavorful and Healthy

What makes these stuffed peppers so tasty? The blend of spices and fresh ingredients adds a lot of flavor. I use cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Each spice brings a unique taste to the dish. You can adjust the spices to fit your taste.

The main ingredient is quinoa. It is a super grain full of protein. When you cook quinoa in vegetable broth, it absorbs all that rich flavor. This makes the filling even more delicious. I like to combine the cooked quinoa with black beans and corn. These add texture and nutrition to the dish.

Diced tomatoes give the filling a juicy burst. They also help tie all the flavors together. The fresh ingredients keep each bite vibrant and satisfying.

Once I prepare the filling, I stuff it into the bell peppers. You can use any color you like. I find that red, yellow, and green peppers add a nice pop to the plate. After stuffing, I sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top. This melts beautifully and adds a creamy finish.

Baking the peppers in the oven makes them tender. I cover them with foil to keep them moist. After 25 minutes, I remove the foil. The cheese gets bubbly and golden, making it even more tempting.

Garnishing with fresh cilantro adds a burst of freshness. Serving with lime wedges is a must. A squeeze of lime brightens the flavors even more. These peppers are not just healthy; they are fun to make and eat!

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Southwest Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Southwest Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

A delicious and healthy dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful quinoa mixture.

15 min prep
35 min cook
4 servings
350 cal
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers upright in a baking dish.

  3. 3

    In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

  5. 5

    Carefully stuff each bell pepper with the quinoa mixture, pressing down lightly to pack it in. If there's leftover filling, you can place it around the peppers in the baking dish.

  6. 6

    Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheddar cheese, distributing it evenly.

  7. 7

    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the peppers are tender.

  8. 8

    Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Chef's Notes

Feel free to customize the spices and toppings to your liking.

Course: Main Course Cuisine: Southwestern
Maelle Lindström

Maelle Lindström

Culinary Writer

Maelle Lindström explores culinary trends and writes engaging articles for mydishspin's diverse recipe collections.

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