Irresistible Healthy Mexican-Style Stuffed Peppers Recipe You’ll Love!
A delicious and nutritious recipe for Mexican-style stuffed peppers that are both healthy and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the mixture into the bell peppers and place them in a baking dish.
- If using, sprinkle cheese on top of the stuffed peppers.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables.
- These can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg