Low-Calorie Stuffed Peppers That Will Delight Your Tastebuds!
A delicious and healthy recipe for low-calorie stuffed peppers that are packed with flavor and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the quinoa mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and sprinkle cheese on top if using.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and 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 before baking.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg