04/01/2024
"Looking for a delicious and nutritious dinner idea? Try this colorful and flavorful Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe! πΆοΈπ₯ Packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, it's a perfect meal for a balanced diet. Here's how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them in a baking dish, cut side up.
3. In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and broth is absorbed.
4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sautΓ© until softened.
5. Add diced zucchini to the skillet and cook until tender.
6. Stir in cherry tomatoes, cooked quinoa, black beans, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
7. Spoon the quinoa mixture into the bell peppers until they are filled to the top.
8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
10. Garnish with optional toppings like avocado slices, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Enjoy your nutritious and delicious Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers! Don't forget to tag us when you recreate this recipe. "