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Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with black beans and cheese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 half peppers

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c . quinoa
  • 3 c . water*
  • juice from 1 lime
  • 1 T . oil
  • 1 tsp . cumin
  • 1/2 tsp . garlic powder
  • salt and pepper
  • 1-3 T . chopped cilantro
  • 1 c . black beans
  • 6 bell peppers , cut in half leaving stem in, decored and deseeded
  • 1 T . extra virgin oil
  • 1 c . grated sharp cheddar cheese , optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Baste bell pepper halves with olive oil and roast, cut side down, for 15-20 minutes (remove if they start to collapse).
  • Cook the quinoa according to the directions.*If cooking in the Instant Pot, reduce water to 2 1/4 c. and follow these instructions for Instant Pot Quinoa
  • Once quinoa is done cooking, fluff with a fork and mix in lime juice, oil, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cilantro, and black beans.
  • Remove peppers from oven and flip over.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350.
  • Stuff peppers with quinoa mixture and sprinkle with cheese (optional).
  • Cook for an additional 12 minutes.