Author Notes
There are so many ways you can make stuffed peppers. This is a fairly quick and easy vegetarian version I came up with using quinoa and black beans.There will be a little bit of the stuffing mixture left over that won't fit in the peppers but it's really good by itself or as leftovers. You could also use poblano peppers instead of bell peppers if desired. The possibilities are endless! —Harper's Homemade
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Ingredients
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4
bell peppers
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1 cup
uncooked quinoa
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1/2
onion, chopped
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2
cloves garlic, minced
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1 can
black beans, rinsed and drained
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1 cup
shredded cheese (cheddar or mexican style)
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1 1/2 tablespoons
lime juice
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3/4 teaspoon
cumin
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1/2 teaspoon
chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon
kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon
pepper
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3 teaspoons
hot sauce
Directions
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Cut tops off of bell peppers and scoop out insides. Place in a microwavable and oven safe dish deep enough to fit peppers. Fill dish with about a cup or so of water depending on dish size (there should be about an inch of water). Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap and poke a few holes in it. Microwave on high for about 5 minutes or until peppers are softened. Remove peppers from dish, discard water, and place peppers back in.
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Cook quinoa according to package directions.Cook onions and garlic in a little olive oil for about 5 minutes. Mix onions, garlic, and rest of the ingredients into the cooked quinoa. Stuff each pepper with a couple spoonfuls of the mixture and top with cheese. Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream, jalapeno slices, and extra hot sauce if desired.
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