Smoky Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Colorful bell peppers filled with a hearty quinoa mixture, smoked paprika, and black beans for a satisfying vegetarian meal.

Cuisine: American

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 40 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 4 bell peppers
• 1 cup, cooked quinoa
• 1 cup, rinsed and drained black beans
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 1/4 cup, diced red onion
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut 4 bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes. Place the pepper halves in a baking dish.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup cooked quinoa, 1 cup rinsed black beans, 1/2 cup corn kernels, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Spoon the quinoa mixture evenly into the bell pepper halves, pressing gently to pack.
4. Step 4: Bake for 30 minutes until peppers are tender and filling is hot. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.