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Italy

Stuffed Peppers

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quinoacornblack beansbell pepper onioncuminchili powdertomatoes
Stuffed Peppers

If you're looking for a delicious and easy vegan meal, look no further than these vegan stuffed peppers! This flavorful dish is made with quinoa, black beans, corn, onions, tomatoes, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and olive oil, all stuffed into bell peppers and baked until tender. It's a great weeknight dinner and can be served as a main course or side dish. Plus, it's packed with plant-based protein and lots of nutrients. So get ready to enjoy a delicious vegan meal that's sure to please everyone at the table!

Vegan Stuffed Peppers (serves 2)

Ingredients:

  • 2 bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 can of black beans (15oz can), drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup of corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup of diced onions
  • 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cut the bell peppers in half, lengthwise. Remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a skillet, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, onions, tomatoes, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook 3~5 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
  4. Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa mixture.
  5. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.

Tips:

  • If you don't have quinoa, you can replace it with cooked brown rice or couscous.
  • If you don't have black beans, you can replace it with any other type of beans, such as pinto beans or kidney beans.
  • If you don't have chili powder, you can replace it with smoked or regular paprika.