Healthy Stuffed Peppers Recipe
created by
Debbie L. Dec. 23, 2024
“Stuffed pepper and red kale. All prepared before. Would like to be earlier but didnt have lunch until 430. Was going to prepare something from scratch but realized so late and left it until tomorrow but got a little head start. So good and bad news”
Coach Chiquita Nicole
“Nice work Debbie! Youre making progress with your goal of having dinner earlier. Its great to see that youre preparing meals in advance like stuffed pepper and red kale - both excellent choices Its understandable that sometimes things dont go as planned like having a late lunch. But remember its all about balance and making the best choices you can in the moment. Keep this proactive approach going its a key part of your journey towards a healthier lifestyle”
Instructions
1.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
3.
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, chopped spinach or kale, salt, and pepper.
4.
Stuff each bell pepper with the mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
5.
Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil.
6.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
7.
Remove the foil, sprinkle cheese on top (if using), and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the peppers are tender.
Ingredients
1.
4 large red bell peppers
2.
1 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice)
3.
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
4.
1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
5.
1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
6.
1 teaspoon cumin
7.
1 teaspoon chili powder
8.
1 cup shredded low-fat cheese (optional)
9.
Salt and pepper to taste
10.
1 tablespoon olive oil
11.
1 cup chopped spinach or kale (for added fiber)
Nutrition
calories
250
fat
7
saturates
3
carbohydrates
40
fibres
10
sugar
4
addedSugar
0
protein
12
Healthy Stuffed Peppers Recipe
My Rating
Debbie L.Author
"Stuffed pepper and red kale. All prepared before. Would like to be earlier but didnt have lunch until 430. Was going to prepare something from scratch but realized so late and left it until tomorrow but got a little head start. So good and bad news"
Coach Chiquita Nicole
"Nice work Debbie! Youre making progress with your goal of having dinner earlier. Its great to see that youre preparing meals in advance like stuffed pepper and red kale - both excellent choices Its understandable that sometimes things dont go as planned like having a late lunch. But remember its all about balance and making the best choices you can in the moment. Keep this proactive approach going its a key part of your journey towards a healthier lifestyle"