Tex-Mex · Casserole

Southwest Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Bell peppers filled with quinoa, black beans, corn, tomato, and melted cheese.

Southwest Quinoa Stuffed Peppers recipe

20 minutes prep · 35 minutes cooking · 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 item Bell peppers
  • 1.5 cup Quinoa
  • 1 can Black beans
  • 1 cup Frozen corn
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar
  • 1 item Lime
  • 1.5 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 0.75 tsp Onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp Dried oregano
  • 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher salt

Directions

  1. Cook quinoa using the package temperature and timing, then verify it is hot and fully prepared before continuing.
  2. Halve peppers and place cut side up in a baking dish.
  3. Mix quinoa with beans, corn, tomatoes, lime, and seasoning.
  4. Fill peppers and top with cheese.
  5. Bake at 400°F until peppers are tender and cheese is browned.

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