Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Recipe

🥘 Ingredients

• quinoa ½ cup
• water ¾ cup
• bell peppers 4
• garlic 2 cloves
• fire roasted diced tomatoes 1
• black beans 1
• frozen corn 1 cup
• cumin 2 teaspoons
• onion powder 1 teaspoon
• paprika 1 teaspoon
• salt ½ teaspoon
• black pepper ½ teaspoon
• mozzarella cheese 1 cup

1. 1

   Place quinoa and water in a large skillet over high heat and bring to a boil.
2. 2

   Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes . Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes . Uncover and fluff with a fork.
3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 180°C Fan. Lightly grease a baking dish . Place bell peppers in the prepared baking dish, cut side up.
4. 4

   When the quinoa is done cooking and fluffed, turn the heat to medium. Add garlic , fire roasted diced tomatoes , black beans (drained and rinsed), and frozen corn .
5. 5

   Season with cumin , onion powder , paprika , salt , and black pepper and cook for 5 minutes , stirring frequently to combine everything and heat through.
6. 6

   Carefully spoon the mixture evenly into the halved peppers in the baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
7. 7

   Bake uncovered until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted, about 30-35 minutes .