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quinoa stuffed peppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

These quinoa stuffed peppers are a delicious plant-based meal that is so flavorful and simple to make.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Vegan
Keyword quinoa stuffed peppers, quinoa stuffed peppers recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 246 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 6 bell peppers - any colors
  • 1 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 medium zucchini - diced into small pieces
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • ¼ cup diced onion - yellow or white is fine
  • 1 cup corn - you can use frozen corn that has been thawed or fresh corn
  • 2 cloves of garlic - peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans - drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups of cooked quinoa
  • Sliced avocado - for servings
  • cashew cheese sauce - optional for serving
  • Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish - optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Slice the bell peppers in half, lengthwise and remove and discard the seeds. Place the peppers in a single layer with the cut side up onto the baking sheet. Drizzle them with a little olive oil and season them with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook the peppers in the oven for 5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, you can make the filling. Heat a saute pan to medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and toss in the zucchini, onion, mushrooms and corn. Stir that all together and let it all cook for 5-6 minutes, until the onions are translucent and the zucchini and mushrooms are slightly brown.
  4. Add the salt and pepper and garlic along with the oregano, basil and chili powder. Stir all the spices in with the veggies and let it all cook for 2-3 more minutes. Then stir in the black beans and quinoa. Turn off the heat and let it all cook for a few minutes.
  5. Once the peppers are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Evenly distribute the quinoa filling among the peppers. Place the peppers back into the oven and cook them for 15 minutes until the peppers are nice and al dente and lightly brown around the edges.
  6. Serve warm topped with avocado, parsley, lime and drizzle of vegan cheese sauce.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator. Nutritional info does not include cashew cheese.

Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 409mg18%
Potassium 684mg20%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 3923IU78%
Vitamin C 160mg194%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.