Best Black Bean And Cilantro Lime Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Recipes
MEXICAN QUINOA STUFFED PEPPERS
These delectable Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are a hearty, plant-based entree that is easy to make, packed with flavor and doubles as a great meal-prep option as well!
Provided by Alyssa
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes, onion and cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over the quinoa mixture and season with spices. Stir to combine.
- Cut a circle around the tops of the peppers, and using the stem, pull out the seeds. Remove any remaining seeds and white parts with your fingers.
- Stuff each pepper with the quinoa mixture and transfer to a baking dish. Add a splash of water to the dish (about 1/8" high) and bake on the center rack for 40 minutes. Remove and serve immediately with avocado, sour cream and cilantro!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 301 mg, Fiber 14 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving
QUINOA & BLACK BEAN STUFFED PEPPERS
If you're thinking about a meatless meal, give these no-fuss peppers a try. They come together with just a few ingredients and put a tasty spin on a low-fat dinner! -Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, PA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, 10-12 minutes., Meanwhile, cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds. Place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Turn peppers cut side up., Reserve 1/3 cup salsa; add remaining salsa to quinoa. Stir in beans, ricotta cheese and 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Spoon mixture into peppers; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until filling is heated through, 10-15 minutes. Top with reserved salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
QUINOA BLACK BEAN CROCKPOT STUFFED PEPPERS
These Quinoa Black Bean Crockpot Stuffed Peppers can be made with or without meat - all with simple pantry ingredients! Minimal prep, awesome taste.
Provided by Pinch of Yum
Categories Dinner
Time 4h10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut the tops off of the peppers and scrape out the ribs and seeds.
- In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, beans, enchilada sauce, spices, and 1 cup of the cheese. Fill each pepper with the quinoa mixture.
- Pour 1/2 cup water into the bottom of a crockpot. Place the peppers in the crockpot so they're sitting in the water. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Remove lid, distribute remaining cheese over the tops of the peppers, and cover again for a few minutes to melt the cheese.
- Serve topped with anything you like! These are also great with chips and guacamole, believe it or not.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Sugar 7.3 g, Sodium 996 mg, Fat 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Fiber 14.5 g, Protein 21 g, Cholesterol 25 mg
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