Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers 🫑

Bell peppers stuffed with spicy quinoa, black bean and corn filling, topped with melted cheese. Total time 20 minutes, 4 servings.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Vegetarian, protein-rich meal ✅ Quick assembly, no long oven bake ✅ Hearty and flavorful ✅ Great meal prep option ✅ Colorful and satisfying

🧾 Ingredients

• 4 bell peppers, halved and seeded
• 1.5 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 cup black beans, drained
• 0.75 cup corn kernels
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 cup shredded cheese

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Place pepper halves with a splash of water in a covered microwave-safe dish, microwave for 4 minutes to soften.
2. Combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, salsa and cumin, stir well.
3. Spoon the filling into the softened pepper halves.
4. Cover the tops with shredded cheese.
5. Microwave or broil for 3–4 minutes until cheese melts, then serve.

💡 Notes & Pro Tips

• Use pre-cooked quinoa or microwave quinoa pouch to save time.
• Add chopped cilantro, jalapeño or a squeeze of lime for extra brightness.
• For vegan version, swap shredded cheese for plant-based cheese.