Healthy Quinoa Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe
created by
Jenna C. Dec. 23, 2024
“Eating leftovers: 1 quinoa and black bean stuffed bell pepper with 1/4 cup vegetarian chili 1/4 cup guacamole and a side salad with a drizzle of ranch and drizzle of garlic expression dressing”
Coach Chiquita Nicole
“Morning Jenna! Youre creating amazing combinations using leftovers Brilliant with filling breakfast again and your lunch has such great ingredients for a satisfying and nutritious meal! The quinoa and black bean stuffed bell pepper provides lean proteins and fiber-rich foods while the vegetarian chili adds even more protein and flavor And guacamole adds healthy fats!”
Instructions
1.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Place them upright in a baking dish.
3.
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, and vegetarian chili. Mix well.
4.
Spoon the quinoa mixture into each bell pepper until they are filled to the top.
5.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
6.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to slightly brown the tops.
7.
While the peppers are baking, prepare the side salad by mixing salad greens, cucumber, radishes, and diced red bell pepper in a bowl. Drizzle with ranch and garlic expression dressing.
8.
Once the peppers are done, serve them hot with a dollop of guacamole on top and enjoy with the side salad.
Ingredients
1.
4 large bell peppers (any color)
2.
1 cup cooked quinoa
3.
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
4.
1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
5.
1 cup vegetarian chili
6.
1/4 cup guacamole
7.
2 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, etc.)
8.
1/2 cucumber, diced
9.
1/2 cup radishes, sliced
10.
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
11.
1 tablespoon low-fat ranch dressing
12.
1 tablespoon garlic expression dressing
Nutrition
calories
350
fat
10
saturates
2
carbohydrates
50
fibres
12
sugar
5
addedSugar
0
protein
15
Healthy Quinoa Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe
My Rating
Jenna C.Author
"Eating leftovers: 1 quinoa and black bean stuffed bell pepper with 1/4 cup vegetarian chili 1/4 cup guacamole and a side salad with a drizzle of ranch and drizzle of garlic expression dressing"
Coach Chiquita Nicole
"Morning Jenna! Youre creating amazing combinations using leftovers Brilliant with filling breakfast again and your lunch has such great ingredients for a satisfying and nutritious meal! The quinoa and black bean stuffed bell pepper provides lean proteins and fiber-rich foods while the vegetarian chili adds even more protein and flavor And guacamole adds healthy fats!"