Vegan quinoa stuffed bell peppers Recipe
How to make Vegan quinoa stuffed bell peppers ?
Preparation Time: 15 minutes |
Cooking Time: |
Serve: 4 |
Ingredients for Vegan quinoa stuffed bell peppers Recipe
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1. | 4 large bell peppers |
2. | 1 cup quinoa |
3. | 2 cups vegetable broth |
4. | 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed |
5. | 1 cup corn kernels |
6. | 1 small onion, diced |
7. | 3 cloves garlic, minced |
8. | 1 teaspoon chili powder |
9. | 1 teaspoon cumin |
10. | 1/2 teaspoon paprika |
11. | Salt and pepper to taste |
12. | 1/2 cup vegan shredded cheese (optional) |
13. | Fresh cilantro for garnish |
Steps of Vegan quinoa stuffed bell peppers Recipe
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1. | Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). |
2. | Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them in a baking dish. |
3. | Rinse quinoa and add it to a pot with vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until cooked. |
4. | In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, then add corn and black beans. Add in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes. |
5. | Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet with the vegetables and mix well. |
6. | Stuff each bell pepper with the quinoa mixture and sprinkle with vegan shredded cheese if desired. |
7. | Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted. |
8. | Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. Enjoy! |
Tips:
- You can use any color of bell pepper for this recipe, but red, orange, and yellow peppers tend to be sweeter and more flavorful than green peppers.
- Make sure to rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove any bitter residue.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use certified gluten-free vegetable broth.
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