Stuffed Mini Peppers with Quinoa

Name: Stuffed Mini Peppers with Quinoa
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 12 pcs Mini bell peppers; 0.5 cup quinoa; 0.5 cup black beans; 0.5 cup corn; 0.25 cup red onion; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp cumin; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 1 cup vegetable broth; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp pepper

Colorful mini bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful quinoa mixture. A healthy and satisfying appetizer.

Total: 1 h 5 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 145
Protein: 5 g
Fat: 4 g
Carbs: 23 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Mini bell peppers12 pcs
quinoa0.5 cup
black beans0.5 cup
corn0.5 cup
red onion0.25 cup
olive oil1 tbsp
chili powder1 tsp
cumin1 tsp
garlic powder0.5 tsp
vegetable broth1 cup
salt0.5 tsp
pepper0.25 tsp

Method

5 steps

Rinse quinoa and cook in vegetable broth until liquid is absorbed.
Sauté diced red onion in olive oil until softened.
In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, sautéed onion, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Halve mini peppers lengthwise, remove seeds, and fill each half with the quinoa mixture.
Arrange stuffed peppers on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until peppers are tender.