Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
Colorful bell peppers filled with a savory quinoa and black bean mix.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces bell peppers (medium, any color)
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 cup black beans (cooked, drained)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup tomato (diced)
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 piece lime (juiced)
- 1 piece avocado (sliced)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Method
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- 3
Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds.
- 4
In a bowl, combine quinoa, black beans, corn, tomato, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and cumin.
- 5
Stuff peppers with quinoa mixture.
- 6
Place peppers in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and cover with foil.
- 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender.
- 8
Top with avocado slices before serving.
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