Recipe: Perfect Southwest Inspired Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Southwest Inspired Quinoa Stuffed Peppers. Loaded with protein, healthy grains, and veggies, these southwestern quinoa stuffed peppers are a healthy balanced meal for the family. A delicious meal made with fresh red bell peppers stuffed with protein-packed quinoa, fiber-rich black beans, combined with a southwestern-style blend of spiced and herbs, and topped with creamy mozzarella cheese. If you love Southwestern dishes, these Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers are an awesome choice.

Stir salsa with quinoa, beans, corn and seasoning in a large bowl. Fill peppers with quinoa mixture and top with pepper lids. While the peppers are cooking, combine the quinoa and water in a medium pot and bring to a boil. You can cook Southwest Inspired Quinoa Stuffed Peppers using 10 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Southwest Inspired Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

1. You need 3-4 of bell peppers - any color, halved, seeds and ribs removed.
2. Prepare 2 cups of prepared quinoa.
3. You need 1 can of yellow corn - drained.
4. Prepare 1 can of black beans - drained and rinsed.
5. Prepare 1 can of diced tomatoes - do not drain (I used garlic with olive oil tomatoes).
6. Prepare 2 tsp of chili powder.
7. You need 1 tsp of paprika.
8. Prepare 1 tsp of cumin.
9. You need to taste of salt & pepper.
10. You need 2 cups of Shredded cheese (I used a blend of sharp cheddar and pepper jack).

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. This Southwestern Quinoa Stuffed Peppers recipe makes bell peppers that are stuffed with a delicious and cheesy quinoa mixture. These easy stuffed peppers are flavorful, filling and perfect for dinner! If you love stuffed peppers as much as I do, be sure to also check out my Crockpot Stuffed Peppers recipe and these Jambalaya Stuffed Peppers.

Southwest Inspired Quinoa Stuffed Peppers instructions

1. Prepare Quinoa to package directions. Preheat oven to 375°F..
2. While quinoa is cooking prep your bell peppers, arrange in a 9x13" casserole dish, cut side up. I had pretty large peppers so I only needed 3, but if you have medium to small peppers you will need 4..
3. When quinoa is done, remove pan from stove. Add corn, black beans, tomatoes, chili powder, paprika, and cumin directly to quinoa in pan. Stir to combine until seasoning is fully incorporated. Taste mixture and add salt and pepper if desired..
4. Spoon equal amount of mixture into each prepared pepper until all mixture is used up. Tent dish with foil and place in oven for 30-45 minutes depending on how soft you want your peppers. We like ours very soft so I went with 45 min..
5. Remove from oven, carefully uncover, top peppers with 1/4-1/3 cup shredded cheese each (amount per pepper depends on if you used 3 or 4). Return dish to oven uncovered, bake 10 more minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove, let rest for 5 minutes and serve. Top with sour cream, salsa and/or guacamole if desired..

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