Stuffed Bell Peppers (Recipe)
March 2, 2023
Stuffed Bell Peppers (Recipe)
Ingredients
1 cup dried quinoa
25 ounces ricotta cheese, drained
parmesan cheese, to taste
1 3/4 cup water or vegetable broth
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
good pinch pink salt
1 can (14 oz) corn, drained
1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
6 medium bell peppers, use your favorite color/s
cilantro, to serve
avocado, to serve
1 cup pico de gallo, plus more as needed
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Quinoa: In a medium size pan, add water/broth, quinoa, chili powder, cumin and salt, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool about 5 – 7 minutes. Add in corn, black beans and pico de gallo, mix to combine. Add extra pico de gallo as you like, I used about 1 1/2 cups. Taste for seasoning adding salt or other spices to your liking.
Assemble: Slice bell peppers in half and remove seeds.
Serve with sliced avocado and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
Enjoy!!!
Servings : 6
Ready in : 35 Minutes
Course : Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
Recipe Type : Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 512kcal
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