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Stuffed Belle Pepper Recipe

Discover the delicious and healthy stuffed bell pepper recipe! Packed with vibrant flavors, it's the perfect meal for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bell Peppers
  • 4 medium bell peppers Cut the tops off and remove seeds.
  • 1 cup quinoa Cooked
  • 1 cup black beans Cooked or canned, drained
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese Shredded
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Knife
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
  2. In a bowl, mix cooked quinoa, black beans, shredded cheddar cheese, cumin, and paprika.
  3. Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture, then place them in a baking dish.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.

Notes

Feel free to swap out ingredients based on your preferences. You can use brown rice instead of quinoa or try different types of cheese!