Best Spicy Baked Peppers With Quinoa And Corn Recipes

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SPICY BAKED PEPPERS WITH QUINOA AND CORN



Spicy Baked Peppers with Quinoa and Corn image

Red bell peppers are literally bursting with flavor thanks to a quinoa, corn and poblano chile filling.

Provided by By Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 poblano chiles
1 cup fresh corn
1 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 medium to large red bell peppers
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted tomatoes with green chilies, drained
2 cups cooked quinoa
4 oz smoked Gouda cheese, shredded (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Set oven control to broil. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place poblano chiles on cookie sheet. Broil 8 minutes, turning once, until blackened. Place blackened chiles in bowl; cover tightly. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place corn and onion on same cookie sheet. Broil 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes.
  • Peel off charred skin from blackened chiles; coarsely chop chiles. Place in medium bowl. Add broiled corn and onion, oil, lime juice, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and cooked quinoa; toss.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cut each bell pepper in half; remove seeds and membranes (leave stem on, if desired). Fill pepper halves with quinoa mixture; sprinkle evenly with cheese. Place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until peppers are tender and stuffing is hot.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SPICY CORN AND PEPPERS



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Serve this Southern side dish with our Cornflake-Crusted Baked Chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon coarse salt
2 plum tomatoes, cored and chopped (1 cup)
1 package frozen corn kernels (1 pound)
1/2 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, cayenne, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add corn and tomatoes; cook, stirring often, until corn is tender and tomatoes have softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in milk; remove from heat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g

SPICY QUINOA, BEAN, AND PEPPER SALAD



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Incredibly tasty dish that even non-quinoa lovers will love! Add other veggies and peppers to taste. This can be served either hot or cold.

Provided by J&J

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon chile oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
¾ cup red quinoa
1 ½ cups vegetable broth
½ teaspoon chipotle pepper powder, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes; add chopped red pepper and continue to cook and stir until slightly tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir quinoa with the onion mixture. Pour vegetable broth into the saucepan; season with chipotle pepper powder and cayenne pepper. Bring the broth to a boil. Cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir black beans and corn into the quinoa mixture; simmer until the beans and corn are heated through, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 587.7 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

QUINOA & BLACK BEAN STUFFED PEPPERS



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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

1-1/2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
4 large green peppers
1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa, divided
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

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.

SPICY SOUTHERN HOT CORN RECIPE BY TASTY



Spicy Southern Hot Corn Recipe by Tasty image

Spice up your plain dinner sides with this southern hot corn recipe. It cooks all in one pan for easy cooking and easier cleanup. You can also pair it with chips and eat It as a dip!

Provided by Nichi Hoskins

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 oz cream cheese, cubed
3 tablespoons jalapeño, chopped
1 tablespoon jalapeño brine
½ cup red bell pepper, diced
½ cup green bell pepper, diced
2 cans yellow corn, drained
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons mexican crema, for garnish
2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the cream cheese and cook until softened and spreadable, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the pickled jalapeños, jalapeño brine, and red and green bell peppers. Sauté for 3 minutes, until the peppers are tender.
  • Add the corn, paprika, and salt and sauté until fully combined, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in ½ cup (50 G) of cheddar cheese. Spread the corn in an even layer, then sprinkle the remaining ½ cup (50 G) cheddar cheese on top.
  • Turn the broiler on. Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil for 10 minutes, or until the cheese on top is golden brown.
  • Remove the pan from the oven. Let cool for 5 minutes. Top with the Mexican crema and green onions, then serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 6 grams

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