Healthy Stuffed Bell Peppers
Bursting with vibrant colors and wholesome flavors, these Healthy Stuffed Bell Peppers are the ultimate satisfying meal for any occasion. Featuring tender bell peppers filled with a nutrient-packed medley of quinoa, black beans, diced tomatoes, and aromatic spices like cumin and paprika, this dish is as delicious as it is nourishing. Topped with a light layer of melted mozzarella and garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro, these baked peppers are a savory delight that strikes the perfect balance of indulgence and health. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's an easy vegetarian dinner option that's both meal-prep friendly and family-approved. Perfectly customizable for various dietary preferences, these stuffed peppers are a colorful way to enjoy a balanced, protein-rich meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup Cooked quinoa
- 1 cup Black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 small Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley or cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Keep the tops for presentation if desired.
In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for another 1 minute.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, black beans, quinoa, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
Place the bell peppers upright in a baking dish. Fill each pepper with the prepared quinoa mixture, pressing down slightly to pack it in.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the tops of the stuffed peppers.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.2 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 354 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 663 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
