Stuffed Bell Peppers
Bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of quinoa, black beans, corn, and spices, baked until tender.
Total score -1.1
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers, tops cut and seeds removed
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes, cumin, and olive oil.
- Fill each pepper with the mixture and place upright in a baking dish.
- Add 1/4 inch of water to the bottom of the dish. Top peppers with cheese if using.
- Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until peppers are soft.