Land of Oz Stuffed Peppers
Colorful bell peppers filled with a vibrant mix of quinoa, black beans, and spicy mango salsa, inspired by the whimsical Land of Oz. This American Fusion-inspired one-pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bell peppers, quinoa, black beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 6 medium, halved and seeded bell peppers
- 1 cup, cooked quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz), drained black beans
- 1 ripe, diced mango
- 1, seeded and finely chopped jalapeño
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss quinoa, black beans, mango, jalapeño, 1 tbsp olive oil, and lime juice in a bowl until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: Stuff each pepper half with the quinoa mixture, pressing gently to compact. Place in a baking dish and drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Step 3: Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender and edges are caramelized. Top with cilantro and a squeeze of lime before serving.






