Vegetarian Stuffed Mini Peppers: Easy and Flavorful Recipe Ideas
Discover a delightful and easy recipe for Vegetarian Stuffed Mini Peppers that is packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mini sweet peppers
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the mini peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- In a large bowl, mix together quinoa, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, and olive oil.
- Fill each mini pepper half with the quinoa mixture.
- Place stuffed peppers on a baking sheet and sprinkle with cheese if using.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include diced tomatoes or avocado in the stuffing mixture.
- Feel free to adjust spices to your personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed peppers
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Vegetarian, Stuffed Peppers, Easy Recipe, Healthy