Go Back
–+ servings
Healthy stuffed bell peppers filled with nutritious ingredients

Healthy Stuffed Bell Peppers

Colorful bell peppers filled with a warm, spiced mix of quinoa, black beans, corn, and tomatoes, perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 large large bell peppers, any color
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or cooked rice (about 1/3 cup dry quinoa or 1/2 cup dry rice yields 1 cup cooked)
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen and thawed
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes, canned or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheese, optional (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Trim the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. If the bottoms are uneven, level them so the peppers sit upright in the baking dish.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa or rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until ingredients are evenly mixed. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  4. Spoon the filling into each pepper, pressing lightly to compact the mixture. Arrange the stuffed peppers standing upright in a baking dish.
  5. If you are using cheese, sprinkle it evenly over the tops of the peppers.
Cooking
  1. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes to steam the peppers and heat the filling through.
  2. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 10 to 15 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
  3. Let the peppers rest for 5 minutes before serving, then garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or microwave individual portions until heated through to at least 165°F.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!